Awesome Broccoli Cheddar Soup.

• 7 Tablespoons Butter, Divided
• 1 cup Leeks (or Onions), Chopped And Rinsed
• 1/2 teaspoons Salt
• 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
• 1 pinch Nutmeg
• 3 sticks Carrots, Chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh Or Dry Thyme Leaves, Chopped
• 4 cups Broccoli Florets, Chopped
• 4 Tablespoons Flour
• 3-1/2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock
• 1 cup Heavy Cream Or Half-and-Half
• 2 cups Medium Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
• 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper

1. In a large pan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the onion or leeks, salt, pepper, and nutmeg; saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the carrots, garlic, thyme leaves and broccoli, saute for 3-4 more minutes.
2. While that's happening, in a large stockpot over medium-high heat, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter, add the flour and cook, whisking constantly for 1-2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add the vegetable mix, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer until thickened and broccoli is somewhat tender.
3. With an immersion blender, blend until desired consistency, or in a food processor or regular blender, pulse until desired consistency and return to the pot.
4. Add the heavy cream or half-and-half, and simmer to heat through. Add the cheddar cheese, cayenne, and more salt and pepper to taste.
5. Cook over low heat until cheese has melted. Remove from heat, serve immediately.
6. Enjoy the deliciousness.

butter, leeks, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, carrots, garlic, thyme, broccoli, flour, chicken, heavy cream, cheddar cheese, cayenne pepper

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/soups/awesome-broccoli-cheddar-soup/ (may not work)