Creamy Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

This is another Pinterest find and it was absolutely delicious!  It is from food.com and I thank them for the yummy recipe and for the picture. I admit that my 4-year old did not eat it, but he doesn't like soup unless there are noodles in it. 

Here are the ingredients that you need.

1 tablespoon melted butter
1/2 medium chopped onion
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup flour
2 1/2 cups half-and-half (I used evaporated milk as a substitute as I forgot to buy half and half)
4 cups chicken stock
1 lb. (16 oz.) fresh or frozen broccoli florets
1 cup grated carrot
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese

1) Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat, and sauté onion until soft, about 3 minutes. Add additional butter and flour, whisking for 3-5 minutes to create a roux. Whisk while adding the half-and-half and chicken stock. Simmer for 20 minutes.
2) Stir in the broccoli florets and grated carrot. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg. Simmer over low heat for 30-35 minutes.
3) Remove soup from heat and pulse with an immersion blender until smooth. Or, puree the soup in batches in a food processor until smooth, adding mixture back to the pot.
4) Return pot to low heat and stir in cheddar cheese. Simmer for 10 minutes, and serve.

That is all there is to it.  Enjoy!