Panera Bread Broccoli Cheese Soup!!

So I have made all of the clones for this recipe and this is the one that I jinked with and made it taste exactly like it!!!! The secret is the cheese! It cant be the bag shredded or the block the key is the slices! It doesn't seam like it would be that big of a deal but it makes all the difference!
Hope you all enjoy!!


3 Cups Broccoli Florets
4 Cups Chicken Broth
1 Cup Half-and-Half
1/2 Cup All Purpose Flour
1/2 Cup Shredded Carrot
1/3 Cup Diced White Onion
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
8 Slices Kraft Sharp Cheddar Singles



1. Steam the broccoli on a steamer basket in a covered saucepan over boiling water for 6 minutes. Remove the broccoli to a chopping board, cool,
then use a large sharp knife to dice the broccoli into pieces that are about the size of peas.
2. Pour the chicken broth into a large saucepan with the half-and-half. Whisk in the flour, and then add the remaining ingredients including the
broccoli. Turn the heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until mixture begins to bubble. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the
carrots are tender and the soup is thick.