Slow Cooker Broccoli and Cheese Soup

INGREDIENTS

florets (about 16 ounces)

1 cup

grated carrots (you can grate yourself or use bagged, pre-cut julienne carrots)

medium yellow onion, finely diced

3 cloves

garlic, minced

2 oz

reduced fat cream cheese (do not use fat free)

1 tsp

dried oregano

1/4 tsp

freshly grated nutmeg

2 1/2 cups

reduced sodium chicken or vegetable broth

1 12 ounce can

2% evaporated milk

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

1/4 tsp

black pepper

block sharp cheddar cheese, grated*