The soup is made with an almost caramelized onion and garlic-based and thickened with a roux (butter and flour mixture) then simmered with veggie stock, broccoli, and carrots. At the very end, half & half and freshly grated cheddar cheese are added to give it a velvety smooth texture.

Origins of Broccoli Cheese Soup From my research, broccoli cheese soup is a dish made popular by Campbell's in the 1990's after the success of their new cream of broccoli soup during the "Get President Bush to Eat Broccoli' recipe contest campaign.

Believe it or not, Panera Bread's Broccoli Cheddar soup is not vegetarian! Why is this since the soup should not have anything obviously meaty in there? That is because its stock is made with "Chicken meat including chicken juices... chicken fat " (source Panera Bread website).

Why is Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup not vegetarian? Panera makes their traditional version with chicken stock, making the soup neither vegetarian or vegan.

This green vegetable is rich in fibres and comes along with micronutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, folate, potassium, calcium, manganese to name a few. The best part about broccoli and cheese is that they both are very low in carbohydrates, which makes them an ideal ingredient for a keto diet.

Contains Milk, Wheat Please note that we cannot guarantee that any of our menu items are free of allergens because we use shared equipment and handle common allergens throughout our supply chain and bakery-cafe.

Blount Fine Foods, formerly Blount Seafood, is a prepared foods and soup manufacturer that produces wholesale frozen and fresh soups under the Blount brand as well as Panera Bread and Legal Sea Foods. Blount Fine Foods is headquartered in Fall River, Massachusetts with a production facility in Warren, Rhode Island.

Soups & Mac

• it's back. Vegetarian Autumn Squash Soup.
• it's back. Turkey Chili.
• Mac & Cheese. Sodium warning.
• Broccoli Cheddar Soup. Bowl ▾ · 380 Cal · Your price $8.69.
• Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup. Bowl ▾ · 100 Cal · Your price $8.69.
• Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice Soup.
• Creamy Tomato Soup.
• Broccoli Cheddar Mac & Cheese.

Vegan Soup When it comes to soup, vegan options at Panera are limited to the Ten Vegetable Soup. It's loaded with celery, carrots, garlic. onions, poblano peppers, red and yellow peppers and spinach. The broth is a veggie stock that's seasoned with chickpeas, dried Aleppo chili, red fife and sprouted brown rice.

Is broccoli soup good for you? Most of the time, broccoli cheese soup isn't the healthiest option since it has lots of cheese and heavy cream. This version is lightened up with evaporated skim milk and less cheese. It also uses extra vegetables that are blended to create some of the creaminess in the soup.

The antioxidants in broccoli are linked to lower levels of blood sugar, cholesterol, chronic diseases and cell damage in your eyes. Support for a Healthy Heart. Broccoli has been shown to reduce the risk of heart attack, heart disease, and heart tissue damage. Good for Your Digestive System.

Supports bone health: Cheddar cheese is rich in calcium, which is essential for strong bones and teeth. Promotes muscle growth and repair: The high-quality protein in cheddar cheese aids in muscle maintenance and growth. Boosts metabolism: Cheddar cheese contains vitamin B12, which helps maintain a healthy metabolism.