Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

This, pretty much, is what Panera is famous for. I demo-ed it one time at Costco, and sold out!! It's THAT good.
(no serving size listed)

1 t. melted Kerrygold* butter
1/2 med. sweet* onion, finely* chopped
1/4 cup Kerrygold* butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups half and half
2 cups low sodium* chicken stock
1/2 lb. fresh broccoli, cut into florets*
1 cup organic* carrots, julienned
1/4 t. freshly grated* nutmeg
8 oz. grated sharp cheddar cheese
Kosher* salt and freshly* ground white* pepper

Saute onion in 1 t. butter. Set aside. Cook melted 1/4 cup butter and flour using a whisk over med. heat for 3-5 min. Stir constantly and add the half and half. Add the chicken stock. Simmer for 20 min. Add the broccoli, carrots, and onions, Cook over low heat 20-25 min. Add S&P, to taste*. Add cheese, and stir to melt. Stir in nutmeg, and serve with a big smile and a warm baguette* or in a bread bowl*.

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