INGREDIENTS
6 tbsp
unsalted butter
1
small onion, chopped
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
2 cups
half-and-half
3 cups
low-sodium chicken broth
2
bay leaves
1/4 tsp
freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4
7-inch sourdough bread boules (round loaves)
4 cups
broccoli florets (about 1 head)
1
large carrot, diced
2 1/2 cups
(about 8 ounces) grated sharp white and yellow cheddar cheese,
plus more for garnish