Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup

butter

yellow onion, (chopped)

garlic, (finely chopped or minced)

all purpose flour ((or plain flour))

good-quality low sodium chicken stock

half-and-half, ((or evaporated milk or regular milk))

salt, (or more to your taste)

cracked black pepper, (or more to your taste)

vegetable stock powder ((or chicken bouillon powder))

mustard powder

garlic powder

broccoli florets, (cut into small pieces)

large carrots, (peeled and grated )

low fat sharp cheddar cheese