Broccoli Cheddar Scallion Soup

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp butter
• 3 scallions, sliced (reserve some for garnish)
• ¼ cup flour
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
• 2 cups half & half
• ½ tsp dry ground mustard
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• ⅛ tsp frestly grated nutmeg (or ground nutmeg)
• ½ tsp granulated garlic
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ¾ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 8 oz sharp cheddar, freshly grated
• store-bought croutons
• sliced scallions
• chopped parsley
• grated cheddar cheese