Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients:

3 tbsp butter

1 onion, chopped

3 tbsp flour

2 cups whole milk

3 cups vegetable broth

1 1/2 lbs fresh broccoli florets

1 cup carrots, diced

1 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp ground pepper

1/2 tsp hot sauce

2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions:

1-Heat the butter in a large saucepan/dutch oven.

2-Add in the onion and saute for about 4 minutes, or until soft.

3-Sprinkle flour on to onions and cook 2-3 minutes, or until no more lumps appear.

4-Add in the milk and vegetable broth.

5-Bring to a rapid boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer about 15 minutes.

6-Add in broccoli and carrots.

7-Cook 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

8-Add salt, pepper, hot sauce, and cheese, and stir until cheese is melted.

9-Serve warm!!