Actual Panera Bread Recipe For Hearty Cheese Soup In A Sourdough

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This is the actual panera bread recipe. Enjoy!!

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Steps

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In a large , heavy stockpot , melt butter or margarine.

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Add chopped vegetables.

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Add ham or bacon.

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Cook over medium heat until vegetables are slightly tender.

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Stir in flour.

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Stir in cornstarch.

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Cook , stirring constantly.

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Add broth and continue stirring until slightly thickened.

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Add milk.

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Add spices.

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Add cheese gradually , stirring until cheese is melted.

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To avoid curdling , do not allow soup to boil after cheese is added.

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Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Serve piping hot in the hollowed out sourdough bread bowls.

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Ingredients

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butter, carrots, celery, green bell pepper, onion, mixed mushrooms, cooked ham, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, chicken broth, milk, paprika, cayenne pepper, ground mustard, sharp cheddar cheese, salt & freshly ground black pepper, bread bowls