Ingredients
6 Tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, minced
2 carrots, peeled and grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup flour
4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
2 cups half and half
1 dry bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
salt, pepper, to taste
6 cups broccoli (cut into florets and 1 1/2 inch pieces) (3 broccoli crowns with the stems)
2 cups Cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Preparation
