Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Panera like)
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Ingredients:
3 cups broccoli florets (1 large broccoli bunch)
1 cup shredded carrots (1 large carrot, julienned)
1/2 medium onion diced
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour (heaping)
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups half and half
8 oz Velveeta Cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 Tbsp prepared yellow mustard
1/2 Tbsp salt
1 1/2 Tbsp non-GMO Chicken bouillon powder 
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp paprika

Instructions:
1) Prepare ingredients. Dice, chop, and julienne vegetables.
2) In a large saucepan, sauté the onion in 3 tbsp of butter over medium heat until browned. 
3) Add the flour and stir until flour incorporates into the butter.
4) Add the broth, water, and half-and-half, whisking until the mixture thickens (about 8 min.) 
5) Then add the broccoli and carrots and continue to simmer over medium-low heat until tender (10-15 minutes).
6) Stir in the yellow mustard, salt, bouillon powder, black pepper, and paprika. 
7) Then add the Velveeta and melt. 
8) Turn off the heat and stir in the shredded cheese.

Source: Based on https://www.alyonascooking.com/

Tips:
Half and half Substitute: You can use equal milk and heavy cream. 
Velveeta substitute: Make Homemade Velveeta or use American cheese slices; add one slice at a time for easy melting.
Use Frozen broccoli florets if needed.
Measure the flour heaping for a thick soup.