INGREDIENTS
4
TB butter
1
small onion, chopped
1/4 cup
all purpose flour (*see notes to make Gluten Free)
1 cup
half and half
1 cup
milk (** see notes)
3 cups
chicken stock or broth (homemade is best-recipe under the How to tab)
2
bay leaves
1/4 tsp
freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups
broccoli florets (about 1 head)
1
large carrot, diced
2 1/2 cups
(about 8 ounces) grated sharp white and/or yellow cheddar cheese plus more for garnish