Panera is known for their delicious soups and this recipe is no exception. It's made with fresh broccoli and lots of cheddar cheese.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Broccoli Cheese Soup
These soups combine the natural pair of broccoli and cheese. You see those two together frequently in other recipes like side dishes. Both ingredients are flexible and can be varied in types of broccoli or cheese used, but also with other ingredients added to the soups.
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frozen vs fresh broccoli
We have recipes using both fresh and frozen broccoli. Frozen broccoli will be a bit more watery so make sure to drain it well. Fresh broccoli usually should be steamed or at least partially cooked prior to adding it to the soup.
choose your cheese
Cheddar cheese is most commonly used in these types of soups but you'll also see Velveeta, fontina, gorgonzola, or even canned soups or jarred sauces. Some low fat cheeses will work but you will find that fat-free versions typically don't melt well. In order for the melted cheese to stay creamy it needs some natural fats. To further enhance the creamy element, most recipes call for milk or cream of some kind. Some of the soups use a canned cream soup as the base.
Copycat Panera Bread's Broccoli Cheese Soup
Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Noodle Soup
Broccoli soup, simplified! Frozen broccoli, cooked noodles, and cheese are cooked in the crockpot for a few hours to make a rich, and tasty soup.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Cream of Broccoli Cheese Soup
Tender broccoli, cheddar cheese, and a savory cream sauce make this soup a winner. To cut the calories you can easily substitute low-fat milk in the sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Best Broccoli Cheese Soup
Believe it or not, you can make a fantastic broccoli cheese soup using frozen broccoli. This recipe has just the right balance of cheesiness, creaminess, and broccoli-ness.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Broccoli Cheddar Chowder
Made with milk, condensed cheddar cheese soup, frozen broccoli, hash browns, and corn, this chowder is a quick and easy meal to throw together.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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