Ingredients for Actual Panera Bread Recipe For Hearty Cheese Soup In A Sourdough
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 2 cups chopped celery
- Green Bell Pepper
- 1 cup chopped onion
- Mixed Mushrooms
- 2 cups diced cooked ham
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 7 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 10 sourdough bread bowls
- 1/2 pound bacon, crumbled (optional, as alternative to ham)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (if using)
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How to Make Actual Panera Bread Recipe For Hearty Cheese Soup In A Sourdough
- Melt butter in a large, heavy-bottomed stockpot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in ham or crumbled bacon and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Whisk in flour and cornstarch until smooth. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth, ensuring no lumps form. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in milk, thyme, garlic powder, pepper, and nutmeg (if using).
- Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until completely melted and smooth. Do not boil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill hollowed-out sourdough bread bowls with the hot soup. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
48 g
Sugar
12g
Fat
134g
Carbs
8g
