🥦🧀 Panera Copycat Broccoli Cheddar Soup – Slow Cooker Style! 🍲 | Cozy, Creamy & Easy

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If you love Panera’s famous Broccoli Cheddar Soup, you’re going to love this slow cooker version! Today, we're making a warm, cheesy, comforting bowl of goodness that’s perfect for busy nights, chilly days, or anytime you’re craving that classic café flavor right from your own kitchen.

In this video, I’ll show you step-by-step how to make a rich and creamy broccoli cheddar soup using simple ingredients and your trusty slow cooker. This recipe is beginner-friendly, budget-friendly, and guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family!

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Video:

How to prep fresh broccoli and carrots for the perfect texture

How to build a flavorful soup base right in the slow cooker

The secret to creating that smooth, melty Panera-style cheese finish

Tips for avoiding grainy cheese and keeping the soup ultra-creamy

Optional add-ins to customize your bowl

🥣 Perfect For:
✔ Weeknight dinners
✔ Meal prep
✔ Potlucks
✔ Cozy fall & winter meals

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Ingredients
 
1 small onion chopped
4 cups fresh broccoli chopped
1 cup matchstick carrots
1 stalk celery sliced thin
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups chicken stock
¼ cup butter melted
¼ cup all purpose flour
2 cups milk I use 2%
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
1 teaspoon ranch seasoning optional
scallions for garnish

Instructions
To the basin of a 6-8 quart slow cooker, add the chopped onion, broccoli, carrots, celery, salt, pepper, and chicken stock.
Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
After the set cook time, to a small microwave safe bowl, melt the butter and then whisk in the flour.
Pour the butter mixture into the slow cooker.
Stir in the milk and shredded cheese.
Replace cover and cook another hour or until the cheese is melted.
Stir until smooth and then serve.