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
