Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe (Panera Copycat)
Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
4.69 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
4 servings
- ¼ cup butter (or oil of choice)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups vegetable stock (or water)
- 1 cup half and half (or cream or milk)
- 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or any cheese of choice)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional, but adds great flavor)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- salt (to taste)
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Preparation
Step 1
Instant Pot Instructions
Step 2
Set the Instant Pot to the saute function. Add the butter, onion and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add the broccoli and vegetable stock. Place the lid on and set to manual high pressure for 5 minutes.
Step 4
When the 5 minutes are up, quick release the pressure and remove the lid.
Step 5
In a small bowl combine the half and half and the starch. Mix well. Pour this mixture into the Instant Pot. Mix well.
Step 6
Slowly stir in the cheese, until the soup is smooth and creamy.
Step 7
Add the mustard, hot sauce, paprika and pepper. Mix well.
Step 8
Salt to taste, then enjoy!
Step 9
Stovetop Instructions
Step 10
In a pot over medium heat, add the butter, onion and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes.
Step 11
Add the broccoli and stock. Turn the heat to high to bring to a boil. Once boiling, place the lid on and turn the heat to medium-low. Simmer until the broccoli is tender, about 10 minutes.
Step 12
Mix the half and half and starch in a small bowl. Pour the mixture into the pot, then stir well.
Step 13
Slowly mix in the cheese until smooth and creamy.
Step 14
Add the mustard, hot sauce, paprika and pepper. Mix well.
Step 15
Salt to taste before serving. Enjoy!
Step 16
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