Ingredients:

1/4 cup melted butter

1/2 medium chopped onion

1/4 cup flour

2 cups half-and-half cream

2 cups chicken stock or broth

1/2 lb broccoli, (about 3 cups), chopped into bite size pieces

1 cup carrot, , julienned (can buy matchstick carrots in produce section)

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, (optional but brings out the flavor)

8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese, (2 cups)

salt and pepper

Instructions:

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