Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Tempt My Tummy Broccoli Cheese Soup


I tried this new recipe last week and loved it. I doubled it because there is no way I'm going through all that work for 4 servings - although it was actually easy. I was the only person in the house excited for it but everyone ate it (and were pleasantly surprised). My daughter even asked for leftovers for lunch the next day. Make some bread machine bread for a wonderful accompaniment. Well worth it! Visit Blessed with Grace for more Tempt My Tummy recipes!


Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe from recipezaar.com

SERVES 4
· 1 tablespoon melted
butter
· 1/2 medium chopped
onion
· 1/4 cup melted
butter
· 1/4 cup
flour
· 2 cups
half-and-half cream
· 2 cups chicken stock
· 1/2 lb
fresh broccoli
· 1 cup
carrot, julienned (I pureed mine so that nobody would ask me to pick them out. It made the soup thicker. Just the way I like it!)
· 1/4 teaspoon
nutmeg
· 8 ounces grated
sharp cheddar cheese
· salt and pepper
Sauté onion in butter. Set aside.
Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and add the half & half.
Add the chicken stock. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the broccoli, carrots and onions. Cook over low heat 20-25 minutes. Add salt and pepper. Return to heat and add cheese. Stir in nutmeg

10 comments:

  1. That looks great! I love broccoli soup!

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  2. I love cheese, don't you? I think it should be its own food group.

    Boccoli and cheese soup is just plain yummy. Thanks for the recipe!

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  3. I love broccoli cheese soup. This recipe sounds great.

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  4. I hope you don't believe in spankings because I JUST now responded to your tag and well... I only had 14 random things! Sorry it took so long!! Thanks for thinking of me, Jen

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  5. I just had this at Panera yesterday. I'll have to get Chris to make it one night. :)

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  6. I'm going to a "soup swap" soon- I think I just found my recipe!! Thanks!

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  7. We have a Panera bread & soup resterant here & if this is their reccipe ohhh my goodness ! LOL & if I make it & it is, ohhh my goodness! LOL either way it sounds worth trying, thanks for shareing
    Helen

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  8. Oh Yum! I've been looking for a good broccoli cheese soup recipe. Thanks so much for sharing it! Your blog is a lot of fun and I love your title!

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  9. You're Soup-er Saturday recipe sounds sooo yummy I can not wait to try it!

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