Broccoli Cheddar Soup | Mike Tries a New Recipe

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp butter, divided
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 2 cups half and half or heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups chicken broth or stock
• 8 oz broccoli, chopped coarsely
• 1 cup carrots, shredded
• 2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• salt and pepper to taste