Cheddar Broccoli Soup: Ultra-Creamy, Panera

Ingredients

• 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, divided
• 1 medium Yellow Onion, finely diced
• 1 large Carrot, finely diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 4 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour (Plain Flour)
• 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Stock (Low Sodium), warmed
• 2 cups Whole Milk or Half-and-Half (Full Cream)
• 4 cups Fresh Broccoli (florets and peeled, diced stems)
• 10 ounces Sharp Cheddar Cheese, freshly grated
• Salt, to taste (start with 1 teaspoon)
• ½ teaspoon White Pepper
• ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard (Optional)