Best 30 Minute Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter ½ stick
• ½ medium onion chopped
• 2-3 cloves garlic minced
• 4 tablespoon AP flour
• 2 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp or ground nutmeg, optional
• 3 cups broccoli florets or 1 large head, cut into small pieces
• 1 large carrot grated, julienned or finely chopped
• 2 cups half & half or milk or light or heavy cream
• 8 oz block grated cheddar cheese or 2 cups (mild, medium, or sharp)