INGREDIENTS
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8 tablespoons (1 stick) of light butter (I use Land O’Lakes)
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1 medium onion, diced
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½ cup white whole wheat flour (I use King Arthur Flour)
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1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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2 cups of fat free half and half
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4 cups of vegetable stock
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder
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12 oz (6 cups) small broccoli florets
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1 cup shredded carrots
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4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (I used Cabot Seriously Sharp)
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4 oz 50% reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (I used Cabot 50% Sharp)