Broccoli Cheddar Soup ~ S

INGREDIENTS

1/2

medium sweet onion, chopped (optional)

1/4 cup

melted butter

1/2 cup

heavy cream

1 1/2 cups

half-and-half

3 cups

chicken broth

3 lb

frozen broccoli (1lb = 16oz)

1 cup

carrots, chopped or grated (It's not that many carrots so I don't worry about it. Really helps to give the genuine broccoli cheddar soup flavor.)

About ¼ tsp. salt

Sprinkle of pepper

8 oz

sharp cheddar

2 tbsp

shredded parmesan cheese

1/8 tsp

nutmeg