bread bowls<\/a>, cut a slice off the top of each loaf. Hollow out the bottoms, leaving 1\/4-inch thick shells. Fill with soup just before serving.<\/p>\nStep 5: Add toppings<\/h3>\n You can serve the soup as is, or add toppings like shredded cheddar cheese, freshly cracked pepper, ground nutmeg and crumbled bacon.<\/p>\n
How should you store Panera broccoli cheese soup?<\/h2>\n This copycat Panera broccoli cheese soup should last 4 to 5 days in the fridge when stored in an airtight container. When you’re ready for more, you can reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop. Stir often so the cheese and cream don’t burn on the bottom of the bowl or pot.<\/p>\n
Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup Tips<\/h2>\n Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nCan you use frozen broccoli instead of fresh florets?<\/h3>\n If you don’t have fresh broccoli, feel free to use a bag of frozen broccoli instead. Let the frozen broccoli thaw before you add it to the soup to avoid making the soup watery. Then, instead of adding it to the pot with the stock, cream and seasonings, add the broccoli after the cheese at the end, since it just needs to warm up.<\/p>\n
How can you make copycat Panera broccoli cheese soup your own?<\/h3>\n There are a few easy ways you can adjust this copycat recipe to customize it to your tastes:<\/p>\n
\nMake it gluten-free<\/strong> by using cornstarch in place of the flour. Of course, don’t forget to skip the bread bowl as well.<\/li>\nAdd some heat<\/strong> with red pepper flakes.<\/li>\nMake it thinner or thicker<\/strong> by using milk or heavy cream instead of the half-and-half.<\/li>\nSwap in cauliflower for the broccoli<\/strong>. This will change the flavor of your soup, of course\u2014but if you love cauliflower, you may find you like this even better than the broccoli.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This copycat Panera broccoli cheddar soup is the perfect comfort food. 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I serve it with cheese bread, which is buttered white bread covered with cheddar cheese and toasted in my toaster oven until the cheese has melted, bubbles, and turned a golden brown. It's one of our favorite soups. Yummy year round!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-06-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ekatiakarpova029"},"reviewBody":"Very tasty. I did exactly like the recipe but added cooked crumbled bacon and cut green onions during the servings (not cheese because this soup already has enough cheese in it).","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-10-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PageRD"},"reviewBody":"This had a very nice flavor. I'm not a huge fan of broccoli but I enjoyed it in this soup. I cut the broccoli up pretty small.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-02-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveProcessor"},"reviewBody":"Just as presented it looks terrific, and I do have a lot of experience. :-) I love reading suggested changes, additions, etc. Most recipes are good \"stepping off\" places, designed to use with or without extrapolations - and why not? we're not robots. ;-)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-09-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"StevenC."},"reviewBody":"Great recipe!\nI am not a big Cheddar Cheese fan, so I used Parmesan instead.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-12-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Leslie126"},"reviewBody":"
Easy and delicious. The bright colors from the broccoli and carrots, and the cheesy creaminess of the soup made this both beautiful and tasty. Another great TOH recipe!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-11-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"marcibanes449"},"reviewBody":"
Excellent!!! I made the soup just as the recipe instructed. It was quick. Simple and delicious. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-09-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Joseph384"},"reviewBody":"Easy to make and delicious. Will try with different cheeses. Definitely will be serving it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-01-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"michelehumphrey@earthlink.net"},"reviewBody":"
Tried this recipe but neither hubby or I cared for the taste of the nutmeg. It seemed better day 2 but hubby refused to taste it again.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-01-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Dr.C"},"reviewBody":"
Turned out perfectly, will be making this again this winter! Yummy!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-09-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Readbabe"},"reviewBody":"See David Jordan review may 2019 additions to add more flavor","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-02-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBug"},"reviewBody":"This is the best broccoli cheese soup I've ever made! My family doesn't like garlic so I leave that out. I've made it with and without the bay leaves and it's delicious either way.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-01-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldWheel"},"reviewBody":"This recipe was simple to make. I ended up just using bread on the side. I grated the carrot for smaller pieces. There were a few lumps from the cornstarch so I'll just have to make sure whisk it in better next time. Overall I'd make this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedScooter"},"reviewBody":"Awesome! Used extra sharp cheddar. Best broccoli cheddar soup I've ever made. Will definitely make over and over. Next time double batch. :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-05-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedScissors"},"reviewBody":"I loved this soup and made it exactly like the recipe. Loved it even more with the following changes: 1) I blended the soup before I added the cheese to make it more like Panera\u2019s. (Used a stick mixer) 2) I added a tsp of Better than Bouillon chicken broth instead of the salt. (Made it richer tasting) 3) I added a 1\/8 tsp of curry powder. It made all the flavors pop, without being curry-flavored. 4) I added more fresh black pepper, and a lot more nutmeg. The nutmeg suggested was too little. Adding a little more made a huge difference. 5) I added small amount of chopped up broccoli when I added the cheese. (So there were tiny pieces of a fresher tasting broccoli flavor.) ** Note: Be sure to use mild or medium cheddar cheese as sharp cheddar will be too tangy. Also, try adding some \u201cgarlic and cheese\u201d croutons before serving. They add something extra that makes it taste like a fancy restaurant.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-09-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldClover"},"reviewBody":"Everyone, including the kids, LOVED this soup. I served it in homemade bread bowls, but the soup is SO good that we refilled our bowls long before we were tempted to start eating the bread. I will definitely keep this recipe handy in the future!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-11-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurplePopcorn"},"reviewBody":"This is an excellent recipe! The first time I made it, I used half and half, but the second time, I didn't have any, so I used a can of evaporated milk, and it turned out just as good. I did not make it with a bread bowl, but did serve it with crusty bread.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedPaw"},"reviewBody":"My family loved it! Even my mother-in-law requested another container. I followed the recipe exactly and we all agreed it was very similar to Panera Bread however we did not use bread bowls (hubby was sad about that part). I will need to double or triple this recipe the next time I make it. Definitely a keeper.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-10-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanRocket"},"reviewBody":"This copycat recipe did not disappoint! The only change I made was using one cup of cream and one cup of milk since I didn't have any half-and-half. 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