Broccoli with Cheese Soup

Ingredients:

• 5 tbsp butter
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 3 carrots, finely chopped
• pinch of salt & black pepper
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups of milk
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 bag frozen broccoli, chopped
• 1/8 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a soup pan
2. Add the carrots, and onion to the butter
3. Add the rest of the butter and melt
4. Whisk in the flour til incorporated
5. Add the milk and whisk til there are no clumps
6. Whisk in the chicken broth, bay leaf, turn the heat up to allow the soup to boil
7. Add the chopped broccoli, season with salt and pepper and cook for 20 minutes
8. Add the cheese to the soup and stir to combine
9. Stir in the paprika and and nutmeg
10. Remove from the heat
11. Taste to see if the soup needs to be adjusted
12. Serve while warm