Recipe of Panera Bread Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon butter , melted form
• 1 medium onion , chopped form
• 1/2 cup  butter , melted form
• 1/2 cup flour
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 pound fresh broccoli
• 2 cup carrots , julienned
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 12 grated sharp cheddar cheese

Procedure

Saute onion in butter. Set aside. Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and slowly add the half-and-half . Add the chicken stock whisking all the time. Simmer for 20 minutes. 

Add the broccoli, carrots and onions. Cook over low heat until the veggies are tender for 20-25 minutes. Add salt and pepper. The soup should be thickened by now. Pour in batches into blender and puree. Return to pot over low heat and add the grated cheese; stir until well blended. Stir in the nutmeg ,serve it and enjoy the delicious cheese soup.