Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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