Panera's Broccoli Cheese Soup: Made at Home

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons butter
• 2 medium diced onions
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups veggie stock
• 2 cups half and half
• 3 cups broccoli
• 2 large carrots peeled and grated
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 pinch cayenne
• 1 1/2 cup old cheddar or sharp cheese
• 1 head of broccoli
• 1 bag of frozen broccoli and cauliflower
• 1 tablespoon neutral oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper