Copycat 30 Minute Broccoli Cheese Soup

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

butter

yellow onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup

salted butter

1/4 cup

all-purpose flour

2 cups

chicken stock

2 cups

half and half

1 1/2 cups

chopped fresh broccoli

1 cup

shredded carrots, cut in half to be more bite sized

1/4 tsp

paprika

1/4 tsp

garlic powder

1/4 tsp

dry mustard ((can substitute with about 1/2 tsp regular mustard))

1 3/4 cups

medium cheddar cheese ((freshly grated is best, but pre shredded will work as well))

salt and black pepper