Ultimate Broccoli Cheddar Soup | Mama's Cooking

Ingredients

• 1 large head fresh broccoli, chopped into florets and stems
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 medium white onion, chopped
• 1 small carrot, grated
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 quart vegetable stock
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated, plus more, to taste, for garnish
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus more, to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more, to taste