Using sharp cheese in this Panera’s Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe is essential. It imparts a robust flavor that milder cheeses can’t match.

Then savor a few bowls of this delightful broccoli cheddar soup. After all, it’s the first day of fall today.
Is this Panera’s Broccoli Cheddar Soup gluten-free?
This soup’s thickening agent includes flour in the roux. While there’s only 1/4 cup, you can omit it if desired, but your soup won’t be as thick. If needed, you can thicken it later by creating a cornstarch slurry.
Simply add a few tablespoons of cornstarch to a small bowl and mix with water until it forms a paste. Stir this mixture into the soup at the end to achieve the desired thickness.

