Panera's Broccoli Cheese Soup

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup

melted butter

1/2

medium chopped onion

1/4 cup

flour

2 cups

half-and-half cream

2 cups

chicken stock

1/2 lb

fresh broccoli (about 3 cups), chopped into bite size pieces)

1 cup

julienned carrots (can buy matchstick carrots in produce section))

1/4 tsp

nutmeg (optional)

8 oz

grated sharp cheddar cheese ((2 cups))

salt and pepper