Broccoli Cheese Soup


Broccoli Cheese Soup
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 head broccoli (florets and stalk), diced
- 1 carrot, peeled and diced
- 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1½ cups whole or low-fat milk
- sea salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2½ - 3 cups grated sharp white and yellow cheddar cheese plus more for garnish
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- heavy cream (optional)