30min · 8 servings
Ingredients
• ▢ 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• ▢ 1 cup matchstick/julienned carrots (1/8th inch size)
• ▢ 1 small yellow onion, diced
• ▢ 3 cups broccoli (2 cups diced very small, 1 cup leave larger florets)
• ▢ 1 cup broccoli stems, diced small
• ▢ 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
• ▢ 1 1/2 tsp. garlic, minced
• ▢ 3 cups chicken broth
• ▢ 2 cups half and half
• ▢ 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard (I like Grey Poupon)
• ▢ 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
• ▢ 1 tsp. hot sauce
• ▢ 1 1/2 tsp. paprika
• ▢ 1/4 tsp. turmeric
• ▢ 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• ▢ 6 oz. Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes
• ▢ 1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch + 1 1/2 Tbsp. water
Full recipe: https://krollskorner.com/recipes/soups-stews/copycat-panera-broccoli-cheddar-soup/