Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup Recipe

Melt the 2 tablespoons of butter in a stock pot over medium heat. Stir in the 2 tablespoons of flour, cooking for about 2 minutes until it forms a paste — you're starting a roux here.

Slowly whisk in the 2 cups of half and half until you have a thick, smooth white sauce. Then, pour in the 2 cups of chicken broth, adding the 10 ounces of broccoli and 1 cup of carrots. Bring it to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Once cooked, puree the soup until smooth.