Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

This is one of my all-time favorite foods, After doing some research I found this recipe and I have made it in the past and it is absolutely delicious

What You’ll Need :

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
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
salt and peppe

How to Make It :
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.
dd salt and pepper.
Can be puréed in a blender but I don’t.
Return to heat and add cheese.
Stir in nutmeg