Cheddar Broccoli Soup

• 1 medium onion, grated with large holes of grater
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 6 cups whole milk
• 4 cups broccoli, chopped small
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 4 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• a dash of nutmeg
• a dash of cayenne powder
• a dash of garlic powder

1. In a saucepan, saute the onion in butter until tender.
2. Stir in flour, salt and pepper; cook and stir until smooth and bubbly. Add broth and milk all at once; cook and stir until the mixture boils and thickens. Add broccoli & shredded carrot. Simmer, stirring constantly, until heated through. Add nutmeg, cayenne, pepper garlic powder. Remove from the heat and stir in cheese until melted.
3. Note: for soft broccoli steam it ahead of time.

onion, butter, flour, salt, pepper, chicken broth, milk, broccoli, carrot, extra sharp, nutmeg, cayenne powder, garlic

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/cheddar-broccoli-soup-1211619 (may not work)