Home >> Recipes >> Panera Bread® >> Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe  
Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup
By Todd Wilbur

Recipe Type: Soup
Calories: 200
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Recipe Rating: 4.2 (19 reviews)
 
The easy-melting, individually-wrapped Kraft Cheddar Singles are the perfect secret ingredient for a home reconstruction of the delicious broccoli cheddar soup that's served at this top soup stop. In this clone, fresh broccoli is first steamed, and then diced into little bits before combining with chicken broth, half-and-half, shredded carrot, and onion. Now you're just 30 minutes away from soup spoon go-time.

Source: "Top Secret Recipes Unlocked" by Todd Wilbur.

3 cups broccoli florets
4 cups chicken broth
...
        
Bree  
Submitted on 11/26/08
Didn't taste exactly like Panera's Bread, but it was delicious and very, very similar! My daughter loved it!
Heidi  
Submitted on 09/30/08
I loved this recipe! I thought it tasted amazing. When the soup was done it did not seem as creamy as the one at Panera but it could be because I used fat free half and half. I loved it!
Stefanie  
Submitted on 07/29/08
This was one of my first recipes from "Top Secret" and found that it was very close to the original at Panera. I didn't get the flour taste that was mentioned in the other reviews. Be sure to use the processed cheese slices instead of the shredded cheese just as the recipe states. Very Good!
Becki  
Submitted on 06/16/08
I was SO happy with the results of this recipe! I thought it tasted JUST like Panera Bread's recipe and I went exactly by the recipe! I LOVED it! THANKS!
Cathy  
Submitted on 04/08/08
This was a big dissappointment. Usually all of your clones taste just like the restaurant. This is a miss. I added about 2T real cheddar, and it was just watery and salty. I don't think I'll try it again.
Kim  
Submitted on 05/15/07
Also floury in taste--I used Kraft Deluxe sharp cheddar and soup was thicker and delicious. Also steamed broccoli over chicken broth to not lose broccoli flavor in water
Jesse  
Submitted on 05/09/07
I made this recipe twice, the second time using real cheddar instead of processed, made both ways it's not quite like Panera but it's good.
Wendy  
Submitted on 03/20/07
A little floury in taste & Sharp Cheddar gave it a strong flavor. I made it again -- cutting the flour to 1/3 cup, and using 7 White American Cheese slices & 1 Sharp Cheddar. Flavor was MUCH improved.
Vanessa  
Submitted on 03/20/07
I made this last night, but used regular cheddar as I didn't have the processed cheese, I also added chopped ham. It was very good, and even better the next day warmed up. Will try again with the processed cheese next time.
cherie  
Submitted on 03/17/07
Fantastic!! Your gonna love it!!
Sharon  
Submitted on 03/16/07
This tasted just like Panera's soup. Great!!!
Peggy  
Submitted on 03/16/07
Good Recipe and then i made it again but I added 6 oz. of grated cheddar and 3 oz. of cream cheese and some white pepper. Very Creamy
sherry  
Submitted on 03/15/07
5!! definitely! this was GREAT!!!!!
Joyce Pleasant  
Submitted on 03/14/07
This is very good. But I did put in some potatoes left over from the night before. I chopped them up real little. But either way fixed, I am sure you will like it.
Jessi  
Submitted on 03/14/07
This was a good recipe, but did not taste like Panera Bread's. It tasted better after I added more black pepper. I would make this again.
Cori  
Submitted on 03/14/07
I know someone who will be super thrilled to have this. It was easy to make and tasted the same. WOW!
chezgery, Chef in Southern Oregon  
Submitted on 03/14/07
Smoothy and Cheeesy...it can also lend itself to, say, Swiss cheese slices with a splash or two of good dry white wine. A nice slice of warm french bread to dredge in this cream boat is alle'chant(e)
tpot  
Submitted on 03/13/07
I make a similar soup, and always use a "good" cheddar. I think it improves the soup to to 10. Processed food lowers the quality of otherwise good food.
Heather Knepper  
Submitted on 03/12/07
Great!Quick & Easy to prepare. Tastes so good. one the whole family will love!