Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Panera broccoli cheddar soup has always, always, always been my favorite soup.

Whether it was at Cheddar’s back in the 90’s or my current day crush, the Panera cheddar broccoli soup, it never gets old.

If I knew that I wouldn’t have to buy bigger pants, I’d eat this stuff every single stinkin’ day … but as we both know, this is a huge treat.

And, when you see how I make this Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe, you’re going to flip. It’s literally the easiest ever and is an exact replica of your very favorite broccoli cheddar soup Panera is known nationwide for.

I’m just going to be real honest … you’re not going to be overly impressed with the nutrition value of this soup’s ingredients .. but, it’s worth it, I promise!

• 1/2 cup butter
  16 oz package frozen broccoli cuts
  21.5 oz cream of chicken soup (2 – 10 3/4 oz cans)
  21.5 oz cream of mushroom soup (2 – 10 3/4 oz cans)
  4 cups milk
  16 oz Velveeta cubed
  1 cup chicken broth
• ** + a dash of nutmeg to taste

This is the recipe that I LOVE to use my Ninja 4-in-1 Crock Pot with because I can cook the broccoli, butter and slow cook all in one dish – it’s amazing!

Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar recipe directions:

In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter
Add broccoli and cook for 5 minutes while stirring until broccoli is heated (5-10 minutes)

Add broccoli to crock pot and stir in remaining ingredients.
Cover and cook on low for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

You guys, that’s IT! This is literally the easiest broccoli cheddar soup recipe and the leftovers are even better (I swear!) That is, if you have any left!

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Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Want to have the real Panera cheddar broccoli soup recipe to make at home? I can't get you that, but this broccoli cheese soup recipe tastes exactly like the broccoli cheddar soup Panera recipe that we all know and love! Make it today! And. its's a Crock Pot soup, too!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 3 hours hours

Total Time 3 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 584kcal

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 16 oz package frozen broccoli cuts
• 21.5 oz cream of chicken soup 2 - 10 3/4 oz cans
• 21.5 oz cream of mushroom soup 2 - 10 3/4 oz cans
• 4 cups milk
• 16 oz Velveeta cubed
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/16 tsp nutmeg to taste (start with a small dash and add from there)

Instructions

• In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter
• Add broccoli and cook for 5 minutes while stirring until broccoli is heated (5-10 minutes)
• Add broccoli to crock pot and stir in remaining ingredients.
• Cover and cook on low for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

Notes

This is the recipe that I LOVE to use my Ninja 4-in-1 Crock Pot with because I can cook the broccoli, butter and slow cook all in one dish - it's amazing!

Serve with a crusty piece of sourdough bread on the side - delicious!

Does Panera broccoli cheddar soup have chicken broth?

I am actually not sure of the “real” Panera recipe has chicken broth, all I know is that my broccoli cheddar soup slow cooker recipe does and it’s worth a try, because it’s utterly delicious, especially when served with a piece of crusty bread – YUM!

Is this the real Panera broccoli cheddar soup recipe?

Sorry to disappoint, but this is not the “real” broccoli cheddar soup recipe Panera makes. I’m positive that the Panera cheese broccoli soup recipe is locked in a vault somewhere safe. But I can tell you that my cheesy broccoli soup recipe is about as close as you’ll come to the Panera bread broccoli cheddar soup recipe.

If you’re really craving soups, your also going to love this Chicken Tortilla Soup!

And, there are even more easy soup recipes here!