INGREDIENTS
4 tbsp
butter
1/2 cup
diced onion ((about 1/2 medium onion))
1 tbsp
minced garlic
1/4 cup
flour
3 cups
chicken or vegetable stock
3 cups
half and half
3 cups
broccoli ((chopped))
1
large carrot (trimmed, peeled, and sliced in thin rounds) ((optional))
1 tsp
salt
3/4 tsp
black pepper
1 1/2 cups
shredded cheddar cheese