Broccoli Cheddar Soup | Boys Who Can Cook | Umami

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter (½ stick)
• ½ medium onion (chopped)
• 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 4 tablespoons AP flour
• 2 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp paprika (or ground nutmeg, optional)
• 3 cups broccoli florets (or 1 large head, cut into small pieces)
• 1 large carrot (grated, julienned or finely chopped)
• 2 cups half & half (or milk or light or heavy cream)
• 8 oz block grated cheddar cheese (or 2 cups (mild, medium, or sharp ))