1/4 cup butter
1/2 chopped onion
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup flour
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup milk
2 cups chicken stock (or bouillon cubes and boiling water)
1/2 lb fresh broccoli, chopped
1 cup carrot, shredded and chopped
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp cardamom
8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
4 ounces grated Colby jack cheese (or Velveeta)
Salt and pepper to taste
Hot Sauce (optional)
Saute the onion (and garlic) in the butter over medium heat.
Remove the onions or keep them in there, it's you.
Add in the flour, stirring constantly.
Add in the half and half, milk, and chicken stock.
Bring to almost a boil.
Add the onions back in, along with the broccoli and carrots.
Simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes.
Season the soup with the salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cardamom.
Stir in the cheeses and let simmer for 10 minutes longer before serving.