How To Make Better-than-Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

Broccoli florets

1 cup

Carrots

1 cup

Celery

1 clove

Garlic

1 cup

Onion

2 cups

Chicken or vegetable broth, low-sodium

1 tsp

Hot sauce

1/2 tsp

Mustard powder, dry

3 tbsp

All-purpose flour

1/2 tsp

Black pepper, freshly ground

1/2 tsp

Kosher salt

1/4 tsp

Nutmeg

Personal-sized loaves sourdough bread (6 to 8 ounces

3 1/4 cups

shredded sharp cheddar cheese, sharp

4 tbsp

Butter, unsalted

2 cups

Half-and-half