Broccoli Cheese Soup

• 1 stick butter
• 1 whole onion, diced
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups whole milk
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 4 heads broccoli, cut into florets
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 3 cups grated cheese (cheddar, jack, etc)
• Chicken broth, if needed

1. Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat, and then add the onions. Cook the onions for 3 to 4 minutes, and then sprinkle the flour over the top. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute or so, then pour in the milk and half-and-half. Add the nutmeg, and then the broccoli, a small dash of salt and plenty of black pepper.
2. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until the broccoli is tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in the cheese and allow to melt.
3. Taste the seasoning and adjust if needed. Then either serve as is, or mash with a potato masher to break up the broccoli a bit, or transfer to a blender and puree completely.
4. Splash in some chicken broth if needed for thinning.

butter, onion, flour, milk, nutmeg, broccoli, salt, grated cheese, chicken broth

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/broccoli-cheese-soup-50175172 (may not work)