Homemade Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups broccoli florets
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2 cups chicken broth
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1/2 cup of sharp cheddar cheese, plus extra for topping [freshly grated]
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1 heaping cup of regular gouda cheese [freshly grated]
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1 cup fresh carrots
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2 small white onion
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2 large cloves of garlic
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1 cup half and half
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3 Tbsp all purpose flour
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3 Tbsp butter
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1 bay leaf
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1/4 tsp garlic powder
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1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
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1/8 tsp dried basil
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1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
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1/8 tsp salt
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dash of ground black pepper, to taste
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