Best Ever Broccoli Cheese Soup

INGREDIENTS

6 tbsp

butter

3 tsp

minced garlic

1 tsp

onion powder

1/2 cup

flour

3 cups

chicken broth

4 cups

half and half (I use fat free, see note)

4 cups

fresh broccoli florets, finely chopped

tespoons salt (or to taste)

1/2 tsp

black pepper (or to taste)

2 cups

freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese (see note)

1/2 cup

freshly grated parmesan cheese (see note)