Soups

Broccoli Cheese Soup (Better than Panera)

Laura Neff
October 19, 2016
18000

Delicious homemade broccoli cheese soup.

4
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 cups low sodium vegetable stock
2 cups half and half
3 cups broccoli florets, diced into bite sized pieces
2 large carrots, thinly sliced into rounds
3/4 teaspoons black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
pinch cayenne pepper
8 ounces shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish
In a large pot, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add in the diced onion and sauté until the onions are softened and translucent, about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add in the garlic and cook...
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Nutritions

Calories
485

Sodium
4366mg
181% DV

Fat
30g
47% DV

Protein
13g
27% DV

Carbs
41g
14% DV

Fiber
6g
25% DV

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This crispy fried chicken sandwich recipe is better than Chik-Fil-A, Popeye's or McDonald's! The chicken breast is brined in pickle juice, breaded with flavorful seasonings, fried until golden brown, and then piled on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayonnaise. Serve the sandwich with a side of waffle fries and homemade Chik-Fil-A sauce for dipping!

4 chicken cutlets
1/2 c milk
1/2 c dill pickle juice
2 c all purpose flour
2 T confectioners sugar
2 t baking powder
2 t paprika
2 t kosher salt
1/2 t black pepper
1/2 t garlic powder
1/4 t onion powder
1 egg
oil ( for frying )
4 sandwich buns ( buttered and griddled )
Optional for serving ( lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, pickles )
Chik-Fil-A Sauce:
1/2 c mayonnaise
2 T barbecue sauce
1 T honey
2 t prepared yellow mustard
1 t lemon juice
4
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the milk and pickle juice.
  • Add the chicken to the milk mixture and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to (but...
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Nutritions

Calories
631

Sodium
1717mg
71% DV

Fat
4g
6% DV

Protein
19g
38% DV

Carbs
127g
43% DV

Fiber
6g
25% DV