Broccoli & Cheddar Soup

Ingredients

½ cup real butter
1 small onion chopped
1 tsp salt or to taste
1 tsp b pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
3 minced garlic cloves or 3 tsp minced garlic
¼ c flour
2 to 3 cups chicken stock
3 to4 cups chopped broccoli
1 1/2c shredded carrots
4 c old cheddar shredded
1 c heavy cream

In a large pot melt butter and add garlic and onions and cook until melted
Add flour and mix well – cook for 1 minute
Add seasonings
Add broth and stir well
Add broccoli and carrots

Boil for 10 minutes adding more broth if need be – should be slightly covered

Turn off heat( so the cream wont curdle ) add the cream and stir
and then the cheese

Sprinkle with paprika
Can add more salt and pepper
Serves 8 small bowls or 4 full bowls

Its very quick and easy and taste delicious !