Broccoli Cheddar Soup | Creamy Comfort in 30 Minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup salted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups half and half
• 12 oz fresh broccoli (roughly chopped)
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp dry mustard (or 1/2 tsp regular mustard)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups cheddar cheese