Broccoli cheddar soup 

Yield: 6 servings 
I made this for my QVS house of 6 people and doubled the recipe, we had some leftovers but definitely not 6 servings worth of leftovers. 

Total time: 30-50 minutes 

Ingredients:
  * 1/4 cup butter
  * 1/2 medium chopped onion
  * 1/4 cup flour
  * 2 cups chicken or veggie stock/broth
  * 2 cups half and half cream 
  * 1/2 lb broccoli (about 3 cups) chopped into bite size pieces 
  * 1 cup carrot, julienned (matchstick carrots)
  * 1/4 tsp nutmeg, optional
  * 8oz grated sharp cheddar cheese (2 cups)
  * salt and pepper

Instructions:
  - Melt butter and sauté onions until soft. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and cook over medium heat, stirring, for 1-2 minutes.
  - Whisk in the half & half and the broth. 
  - Add broccoli and carrots. Cook over low heat for 20-25 mins or until veggies are tender
  - Add salt and pepper to taste. 
  - Blend about 1 cup of soup and stir it back in for a smoother soup. Keep on low heat and add cheese. Stir in additional spices if desired. 
  - Best served with bread!



Notes:
  * When I doubled the recipe I ran out of cream so used 2 cups half and half and 2 cups whole milk. Came out fine, didn't really notice. 
  * Would chop the broccoli a little smaller next time. 
  * Have never used the nutmeg. Might be good?