Name: Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 people
Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter; 1 yellow onion, (chopped); 4 cloves garlic, (finely chopped or minced); 1/3 cup all purpose flour ((or plain flour)); 2 cups good-quality low sodium chicken stock; 3 cups half-and-half, ((or evaporated milk or regular milk)); 3/4 teaspoon salt, (or more to your taste); 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper, (or more to your taste); 1 teaspoon vegetable stock powder ((or chicken bouillon powder)); 1 teaspoon mustard powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 pound (500 grams) broccoli florets, (cut into small pieces); 2 large carrots, (peeled and grated ); 2 cups low fat sharp cheddar cheese