Broccoli Cheese Soup

• 1 tbsp. melted butter
• 1/2 md. chopped onion
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 lb. fresh broccoli
• 1 cup carrot, julienned
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 8 oz. grated sharp cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper

1. 1.
2. Saute onion in butter.
3. Set aside.
4. 2.
5. Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
6. Stir constantly and add the half & half.
7. 3.
8. Add the chicken stock.
9. Simmer for 20 minutes.
10. 4.
11. Add the broccoli, carrots and onions.
12. Cook over low heat 20-25 minutes.
13. 5.
14. Add salt and pepper.
15. Can be pureed in a blender but I don't.
16. Return to heat and add cheese.
17. Stir in nutmeg.

butter, onion, butter, flour, cream, chicken stock, fresh broccoli, carrot, nutmeg, grated sharp, salt

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/21844 (may not work)