Here it is folks. Panera's Cheesy Broccoli Soup Recipe..found on Food.com.
It doesn't taste EXACTLY like it but, its pretty close..and delicious....
1T melted butter
1 med onion, chopped
1/2C melted butter
1/2C flours
4C half-and-half
4C chicken stock
1LB broccoli (i used frozen)
2C carrots, julienned
1/2t nutmet
16oz cheddar chz
Saute' onions in 1T butter, set aside. Cook 1/2C melted butter and flour using whisk over medium heat for 3-4 min. Stir constantly, add half-and-half. Add chicken stock, simmer 20 min. Add broccoli, carrots, and onions, cook 20-25 min. (optional-remove most but not all broccoli and carrots, puree in blender, place back in pot) Add salt and pepper to taste. Return to heat and add cheese, stir in nutmeg.
Enjoy!
I served with homemade sweet potato fries....mmm, delicious!
