Recipe of the day: Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients:

-2 tbsp melted butter

-1 medium chopped onion

-1/2 cup melted butter

-1/2 cup flour

-4 cups half and half cream

-4 cups chicken broth

-1 lb broccoli

-1/2 tsp nutmeg

-16 oz. grated cheese

-2 cups carrot, chopped

Directions:

1. Saute onion in butter; set aside

2. Cook melted butter and flour over medium heat for 3-5 minutes; add half and half and chicken stock; simmer for about 20 minutes

3. Add broccoli, carrots and onions; cook over low heat for additional 20-25 minutes

4. Add salt, pepper, cheese and nutmeg