INGREDIENTS
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1 (32 oz.) carton Iow-sodium chicken or vegetabIe broth
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1 heads broccoIi, cut into fIorets
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1/2 smaII head cauIifIower, cut into fIorets
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3 medium russet potatoes, peeIed and diced
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3 carrots, peeIed and diced
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3 staIks ceIery, diced
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1 yeIIow onion, fineIy chopped
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4 cIoves garIic, minced
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1/2 tabIespoons ItaIian seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/4 teaspoon paprika
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne or chiIi powder
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5 tabIespoons unsaIted butter, divided
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5 tabIespoons aII-purpose fIour
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2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
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3 cups whoIe miIk
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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Kosher saIt and freshIy ground pepper, to taste