Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Soup - Cindy Cooks!

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 cup carrot shredded or julienned
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 2 1/2 cups broccoli chopped
• 2 1/2 cups cauliflower chopped
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup half and half or heavy cream
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley