Copykat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup chopped yellow onions or 1/2 cup white onion
1 cup half-and-half
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
1 cup julienne cut carrot, shredded are ok to use also
1 lb Velveeta cheese, store brand is ok to use also
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Preparation

In a large saucepan melt together butter, flour and chopped onions. Cook butter and flour together for about a minute, and then slowly add in half-and-half. Add about 1 quarter of the half-and-half, whisk until thickened and smooth. When all of the half-and-half is incorporated add frozen broccoli, and Velveeta cheese, when the cheese is completely melted, add chicken broth one cup at a time until soup is well mixed and has a consistent texture. When all of the chicken broth is added add carrots, and simmer soup for about 20 minutes. During the last 10 minutes of cooking add the 8 ounces of shredded Cheddar cheese. Serve when all cheese is fully melted.