Crock Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup

unsalted butter

yellow onion (chopped)

2 cloves

garlic (finely chopped)

6 tbsp

all-purpose flour

5 cups

water

3 tsp

Better than Bouillon vegetable base paste

4 cups

finely chopped broccoli (florets and stalks included)

1/3 cup

shredded carrots

1/2 cup

finely chopped mushrooms

1 tsp

kosher Salt

freshly ground black pepper

1/2 tsp

dried thyme

1/2 cup

heavy cream (half & half, or milk of your choice)

1/2 cup

shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/4 cup

finely shredded Parmesan cheese