Copycat Panera Bread Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe – Catalina Cooks

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter (cut into chunks)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 yellow onion (chopped)
• 2 large carrots (peeled and julienned, 1 heaping cup total)
• 2 stalks celery (sliced, 1 heaping cup total)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 16 ounces chicken stock or broth
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese