INGREDIENTS
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5 tablespoons butter, divided
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1 yellow onion, chopped
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1 to 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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3 carrots, sliced into thin rounds
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pinch salt
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1/4 cup flour
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2 cups milk
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2 cups chicken broth
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1 bay leaf
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1 bag (16-ounces) frozen broccoli florets, thawed
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salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
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⅛ teaspoon paprika
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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
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8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese