Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe Panera Copycat Recipes Net

Ingredients

½cupbutter

1cupcarrots,chopped

4cupsbroccoli,chopped

1tspsalt

1tsppepper

½tsppaprika

4½cupschicken broth,or vegetable broth, divided

1½cupsheavy whipping cream

1tspyellow mustard

¼cupcornstarch

2cupssharp cheddar cheese,grated

2cupschicken,cooked, cubed

In a large pot, melt butter. Add carrots and broccoli cook for additional 3 to 4 minutes, season with salt, pepper and paprika.

Pour 4 cups of chicken broth and the cream into vegetable mixture. Add one teaspoon mustard and whisk until smooth. Simmer over medium-low heat.

In a small bowl, whisk remaining ½ cup of broth with the cornstarch until smooth. Pour into the stockpot.

Whisk with the vegetable mixture until smooth. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.

Add chicken and cheese. Cook just until melted. Reduce heat until ready to serve.