Name: Broccoli Cheese Soup - Panera Bread Copycat Recipe
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon melted butter; ½ medium chopped onion; ¼ cup melted butter; ¼ cup flour; 2 cups half-and-half cream; 2 cups chicken stock; ½ lb fresh broccoli (I used one frozen 10 oz bag and it was perfect); 1 cup carrot, julienned (you can use a food processor on pulse for nice slices); ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese; salt and pepper to taste

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1 tablespoon melted butter
½ medium chopped onion
¼ cup melted butter
¼ cup flour
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups chicken stock
½ lb fresh broccoli (I used one frozen 10 oz bag and it was perfect)
1 cup carrot, julienned (you can use a food processor on pulse for nice slices)
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a large pot, sauté the onion in 1 tablespoon melted butter until onions are soft. Add in the flour and stir with the onions over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.
Slowly whisk in the half and half and chicken stock. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
Add the broccoli, carrots, and onions. Let them simmer on medium low for about 25 minutes until the broccoli and carrots are tender.
Add nutmeg, salt and pepper and sharp cheddar cheese. Let the cheese melt and then serve. For a smoother soup you can puree it in a blender… but we love the chunks!
Enjoy!