Broccoli and Cheese Soup

Ingredients (13)

• 8 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter
• 1 cup sweet yellow onion finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• 21/2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 31/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 31/2 cups fresh shredded extra sharp cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh shredded extra sharp cheese for optional garnish
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 11/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper