Creamy Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Introduction:
This creamy and hearty broccoli cheddar soup is a cozy comfort food perfect for lunch or dinner. Made in the slow cooker with fresh broccoli, carrots, and sharp cheddar cheese, it's an easy set-it-and-forget-it meal that serves beautifully as a main dish or a warm side.

Ingredients:

4 cups broccoli florets (cut into bite-sized pieces)

½ yellow onion (finely diced)

2 cups shredded carrots

4 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock)

1 tsp kosher salt

½ tsp black pepper

⅛ tsp ground nutmeg

3 tbsp unsalted butter

⅓ cup all-purpose flour

1 cup half and half

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (preferably freshly grated)

How to Make: