Broccoli Cheddar Soup / Panera clone
The popular restaurant soup, using multiple garden vegs. Hearty, creamy incredible flavor.
Ing--- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter , divided 1 small sweet onion , diced small 1/4 cup flour 2 cups whole milk 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 & 1/2 cups coarse-chp broccoli florets 1 cup carrot matchsticks 1 stalk celery , thinly sliced (1/2 cup) 10 oz sharp shredded cheddar (2 & 1/2 cups) 3/4 tsp k/salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp ground mustard pinch cayenne
Steps--melt 1 tbl butter; add onion, stir/saute til translucent, 3-4 min. Reset heat to med-low; melt remaining 4 tbl butter. Add flour; whisk/combine. Gradually add milk, whisking til no lumps or flour remain, then whisk in broth. BTB, reduce heat to a gentle bubble, whisking occasionally 5 min.
Add broccoli, carrot, and celery; gently simmer tender, about 10-15 min. Reduce heat to low; stir in cheese til melted, a minute. Stir in s/p, ground mustard, cayenne. Ladle into bowls and serve immediately.