So I've always loved the Panera Bread Soup Bread Bowls and I'm a big fan of soups in general, so yesterday I decided I was going to give this a go. It turned out to be a great success and everyone loved it! I've decided to share my recipe. Enjoy and let me know how yours turns out!
Ingredients:
- Bread Bowls (However many you are going to be serving and whichever decent sized bread bowls you find at your local supermarket)
- 3 cups chicken broth (I prefer Swanson)
- 1 cup carrots, peeled and diced small
- 1 cup celery, chopped small
- 3 cups potatoes, peeled and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 5 cups broccoli, chopped
- 4 to 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 16 oz)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
1. In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, carrots, celery, potatoes and onion and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for about ten minutes, until vegetables become tender.
2. Add the chopped broccoli and summer for another ten minutes. It might not seem soupy enough but once the cheese mixture is added it will!
3. In a separate saucepan, cook the bacon and remove onto a paper towel to drain.
4. Wipe the saucepan and add the butter, until melted. Whisk the flour in until golden, mix constantly. Gradually mix in the milk, until thick, about 7 minutes.
5. Add in the cheese, a handful at a time. Once melted, add in next handful, until all cheese is melted, mix occasionally. Add in salt and pepper.
6. Add cheese mixture with the vegetables and broth and mix.
7. Take bread bowls and cut a hole at the top. Remove bread guts until you have a nicely shaped bread bowl and toast for a few minutes.
8. Pour soup into bread bowls and garnish with cheese and sour cream if you'd like, Enjoy!!
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