Healthy Broccoli Cheese Soup with Butternut Squash

butternut squash or 12 oz frozen squash puree

head broccoli or frozen broccoli

onion, chopped

flour (I used white whole wheat)

butter or margarine (optional)

+ c vegetable broth, separated

almond milk or other milk

large carrot, finely chopped

reduced fat shredded cheese (I recommend a mix of reduced fat sharp cheddar and colby jack)

garlic powder

salt and pepper,