Meryl, Panera Broccoli soup was very good, but a bit too rich...

marilynfl

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However, it's definitely an excellent starting point to copycat. I think next time I'll use only 1 cup half and half and 1 cup of milk. It was so rich that it overwhelmed the broccoli flavor.

I also think you're right on the processed cheese idea...I used 10 oz (recipe calls for smileys/bigeyes.gif and the flavor still wasn't as cheesy as theirs.

And finally, theirs isn't as green as mine turned out. I did stick-blend and that may have colored the base more.

Thanks M...I'll definitely be playing with this recipe again.

 
Marilyn, I'm glad it turned out well! I saved your tip about using part milk and part half & half.

 
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