Who loves to go to Panera bread for their broccoli cheddar soup?
I sure do but just wait till you see how easy this soup is and oh man the cheesy thick consistency with yummy broccoli and rice oh man what a perfect partnership.
So the next time you are craving that comforting broccoli cheese soup from your favorite Panera bread, grab the ingredients and make it yourself for a nice comfort filled evening at home with those you love most!
Cheesy Broccoli cheddar and rice soup
Course: MainCuisine: soupDifficulty: easy4
servings30
minutes40
minutesComfort in a bowl
Ingredients
1 medium head of broccoli crowns
1 medium onion diced
2 celery stalks diced
1 carrot shredded
1 stick of butter
1 cup minute rice
1 can cream of celery soup
1 can cheddar cheese soup
1 can of evaporated milk
2 cup can chicken broth
4 cup box chicken broth
1 tbsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a soup pot melt 1 stick butter and saute onions, celery and carrots until tender
- Add cream of celery soup and 5 cups of chicken broth
- Add cut up broccoli crowns and bring to a boil, cook 15 minutes or until broccoli is tender
- Take 1 cup of rice and add 1 cup of chicken broth cook and add to soup
- Add cheddar soup and stir until completely melted and incorporated
- Turn heat off
- Add can of evaporated milk and stir in 2 cups cheddar cheese
- Enjoy with crackers, toasted baguette or the soup is awesome solo
