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Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Bread Bowl): Calories & Nutrition

Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Bread Bowl) with sourdough bread bowl, broccoli florets and diced carrots, cheddar cheese
910calories
Protein
35g
Carbs
147g
Fat
20g
Protein 17%Carbs 73%Fat 10%

Per serving (630g (22.2 oz)). Source: Panera Bread Nutrition Information, March 2026.

Panera's Broccoli Cheddar Soup served in a bread bowl is one of the most iconic items in fast casual dining. The creamy soup features broccoli florets, shredded carrots, and a rich cheddar cheese sauce, ladled into a hollowed-out sourdough bread bowl. At 910 calories for the full bread bowl, it is a substantial meal on its own. The sourdough bread bowl accounts for roughly 550 of those calories. Panera's Broccoli Cheddar has been the chain's top-selling soup for years, and the bread bowl presentation makes it both a comfort food staple and a shareable centerpiece.

Full Nutrition Breakdown

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calories91046%
Protein35g70%
Carbohydrates147g53%
Fat20g26%
Fiber5g18%
Sugar8g16%
Sodium2170mg94%

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA reference).

What's in a Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Bread Bowl)?

Calorie and macro contribution of each ingredient.

IngredientCalProteinCarbsFat
Sourdough Bread Bowl55022g116g2g
Broccoli Florets and Diced Carrots253g4g0g
Cheddar Cheese1004g1g8g
Cream, Butter, and Flour Roux2356g26g10g

Daily Intake

46%

46% of a 2,000-calorie diet. 1090 calories remaining.

Burn Off 910 Cal

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Make It at Home: Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Bread Bowl) Recipe

A homemade version of the Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Bread Bowl) with similar nutrition and flavor.

Prep: 20 minCook: 30 minTotal: 50 minServes: 4

Ingredients

  • •4 cups broccoli florets, chopped into small pieces
  • •1 medium carrot, peeled and diced small
  • •1/2 medium onion, diced
  • •60g (1/4 cup / 1/2 stick) unsalted butter
  • •40g (1/3 cup) all-purpose flour
  • •480ml (2 cups) whole milk
  • •480ml (2 cups) chicken broth
  • •240ml (1 cup) heavy cream
  • •225g (8 oz / 2 cups) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • •1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • •Salt and pepper to taste
  • •4 round sourdough bread boules (for serving)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add the flour and stir constantly for 2 minutes to form a roux.

    Step 1: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook f
  2. 2

    Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Add the milk and heavy cream, whisking until smooth.

    Step 2: Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. A
  3. 3

    Add the broccoli florets and diced carrot. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.

    Step 3: Add the broccoli florets and diced carrot. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for
  4. 4

    Reduce heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese a handful at a time until fully melted and smooth. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

    Step 4: Reduce heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese a handful at a time u
  5. 5

    For the bread bowls, cut the top off each sourdough boule about 2.5cm (1 inch) from the top. Hollow out the inside, leaving about 1.5cm (1/2 inch) of bread wall. Save the removed bread for dipping.

    Step 5: For the bread bowls, cut the top off each sourdough boule about 2.5cm (1 inch) f
  6. 6

    Ladle the hot soup into each bread bowl and serve immediately. The bread bowl can be torn and eaten along with the soup.

    Step 6: Ladle the hot soup into each bread bowl and serve immediately. The bread bowl ca

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup in a bread bowl?

Panera's Broccoli Cheddar Soup in a bread bowl contains approximately 910 calories, with 35g of protein, 147g of carbohydrates, and 20g of fat. The bread bowl itself accounts for about 550 calories. The soup alone in a regular bowl (without the bread bowl) is around 360 calories.

Can I get the soup without the bread bowl to save calories?

Yes. Ordering the Broccoli Cheddar Soup in a regular bowl cuts the total to about 360 calories, saving approximately 550 calories compared to the bread bowl. A cup size is even lighter at about 230 calories. The bread bowl is essentially an entire loaf of sourdough bread, which is why it adds so many calories.

Is Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup a healthy choice?

In a regular bowl (360 cal), the soup is a reasonable meal option with moderate protein and some vegetables. In the bread bowl (910 cal), it is a high-calorie meal that exceeds half a day's sodium recommendation at 2170mg. The high carbohydrate count (147g) comes primarily from the sourdough bread bowl. For a lighter Panera option, pair a cup of soup (230 cal) with a half salad.

Why is the sodium so high in Panera soup?

The 2170mg of sodium in the bread bowl version comes from multiple sources: the soup base, cheddar cheese, and especially the sourdough bread bowl itself. Sourdough bread naturally contains higher sodium than other breads due to the fermentation process. The soup alone in a cup has about 960mg of sodium, which is still 42% of the daily recommended value.

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