117 Reviews of Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

From: Kit^..^ty Of Canada

On Jan 18, 2006

A restaurant quality recipe worth more then 5*'s. Family loved it!!!!!!!!!!! I would like to mention that I have a picky 17yr old DD. She loved it. I made my chicken stock in the crockpot overnight. Easy Peasy! Followed the recipe with 3 changes only had 1/2 the cheese in house. A very very sharp cheddar. No problem with picky eater. Left out the nutmeg. Again concerned about picky eater. Used frozen carrots as in house. I pureed, as picky will not like the veg. Plus I do like the soup thick. Served with fresh baked bread. I wish I had doubled the recipe as everyone wanted more & this makes 5 cups. Family was hoping this would be served again later in the week. Not a chance. The last is hidden at the back of the frig for me. I will be making this recipe in the next 2 days again. As I still have some chicken stock left. Thank you very much Chefnini for finding & posting this recipe at the members request. I do think this recipe belongs in the top 40 for soups!!!!!!

From: TheNovakFamily

On May 25, 2006

Very good. I made it just like the recipe stated and pureed it. Very good, but very filling! OH and for people leaving out the nutmeg, I don't really like extra flavorful things and wouldnt have even noticed that the nutmeg was there, so go ahead and add it, I am sure it gives it a little flavor! This is definately a keeper!

From: WeazelChef

On Jan 24, 2007

Good soup except i found it a little bland. I don't think my cheddar was sharp enough. The consistency was perfect and i will make it again. Good with a grilled ham and cheese on a cold day. mmmmmm.... I also want to add that i substituted skim milk for half and half and it still came out really thick. It reduced the calories to only 400 something per serving. Thanks!

From: Caroline@UMD

On May 31, 2007

I LOVE this! I use milk instead of half and half and don't puree. Thanks!

From: Debber

On Jan 28, 2007

Great recipe, perfect on a COLD winter's evening! Even with 2% milk the broth was perfect, and broth made from home-grown (and butchered) chickens---even BETTER! Frozen broccoli worked well, too. I would add curry next time and a handful of ham or poultry cubes. Otherwise, don't change a thing! This is a KEEPER!

From: Vicki in CT

On Jun 24, 2007

My daughter, who is expert in all things cheese, made this and rated it as five stars. Very creamy and good. We used fat free half and half and it was still wonderfully rich.

From: amydietrichmark

On Apr 13, 2007

I love this soup! Very tasty even when made with vegetarian stock.

From: Melanie2590

On Oct 19, 2008

YUM! used fat free half and half and it was still super creamy and rich. i also cut out the nutmeg, as i'm not much of a fan of it. this was a big hit with the family! thanks so much!

From: *Jodi

On Dec 12, 2008

Awesome! I did puree it - I won't do it again. The texture was weird afterward and no one would eat it (besides me, lol) because of the weird texture! But the soup was awesome! I will make it again =)

From: Imagenie

On Apr 20, 2008

Excellent soup. DH and I both loved it. I gave it a couple of swirls with my hand blender, but left some chunky parts. Good with or without some extra cheese on top. Served with Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits-Top Secret Version, Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits-Top Secret Version.