Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup

INGREDIENTS

6 tbsp

butter (unsalted)

onion (diced)

1/4 cup

flour

2 cups

heavy cream or half-and-half

2 cups

vegetable broth (add as needed)

3 cups

fresh broccoli (chopped into bite size pieces)

1 1/2 cups

carrot (julienned)

1/4 tsp

nutmeg

2 cups

grated sharp cheddar cheese

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

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