Cheddar Broccoli Soup

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 onion; chopped

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup flour

2 cups half and half

2 cups chicken broth

1/2 pound broccoli; chopped

1/2 cup shredded carrots

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1 cube chicken bouillon

1 teaspoon all seasoning

8 oz shredded cheddar cheese

Extra shredded cheddar cheese for topping and/or crumbled saltine crackers

- In a small pan saute the onions in 1 tablespoon of butter, then set aside.

- In a large pot melt 1/4 cup of butter.

- Slowly stir in flour with a whisk for about 3 mins.

- Take the pot off the heat and slowly pour in the half and half while stirring with a whisk.

- Pour in the chicken broth and continue stirring with the whisk.

- Place the pot back on the burner and simmer for 20 mins. while stirring.

- Add the broccoli, onions, carrots, chicken bouillon, and all seasoning and let simmer for another 20 mins. while stirring.

-Add the cheese and nutmeg and stir until cheese is melted and soup has thickened up a little.

-Add salt and pepper to taste.

- Serve and top with shredded cheese and/or crumbled saltine crackers.