Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

The perfect bowl of comfort food ready in less than 30 minutes! Thank you Shugary Sweets

 ¼ cup unsalted butter
½ cup diced onions 
1 cup shredded carrots
2 ½-3 cups broccoli florets, chopped small
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 cup milk 
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

• In a large pot over medium high heat, melt butter. 
• Add in onions, carrots and broccoli. 
• Cook to soften about 5 minutes (may be more or less depending on the size vegetables you cut).
• Slowly add in broth, milk, and cream. 
• Sprinkle with flour and add salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. 
• Continue stirring and heating over medium heat until thickened...about 10-15 minutes.
• Once thick, add cheese and stir until melted and smooth. 
• Serve soup and enjoy!