INGREDIENTS
1
Bay leaf
1
Carrot (about 6 ounces), large
1
Garlic clove
1
Onion, small small
4 cups
Vegetable or chicken broth, low-sodium
1/4 cup
All-purpose flour
1
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 tbsp
Butter, unsalted
8 oz
Cheddar cheese, sharp
1 cup
Half-and-half
1 1/4 pounds broccoli or 4 cups broccoli florets and stems, chopped small