Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 1 medium chopped onion
• 2 medium carrots, shredded
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 4 cups whole milk
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 16 ounces frozen chopped broccoli
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
• 12 ounces grated cheddar and/or American cheese
• scant 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt

Directions

1. Saute the onion and carrots in butter over medium high heat for 5-7 minutes.
2. Add flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly add chicken broth, stirring constantly.
3. Add broccoli and simmer about 5-8 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
4. Gradually add milk and heat through, then add cheese and stir to melt.
5. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg.