""I found many recipes for broccoli Cheddar soup. I changed many of the ingredients in those recipes. This is the recipe I came up with. It's the best one yet. You don't need all the extra ingredients to make it. Just basic ingredients. and it's delicious. I think it tastes just like Panera®."..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons butter
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1/4 small onion, chopped
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 cup half-and-half
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1 1/2 cups chicken broth
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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2 cups chopped broccoli
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1 carrot, chopped
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1 celery stalk, chopped
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1 1/4 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese