Come Into My Kitchen - Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (1 heaping cup)
• 1 cloves garlic, slice and rub the pot bottom
• 1 cup shredded carrots (optional)
• 1/4 cup (4 TBS) all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 lb broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 4 cups)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups (8 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese (we mix sharpe white cheddar and colby cheddar), plus more for serving if desired