Directions

• Chop bacon in 1/4″ pieces and cook in a skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove and add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Add butter to onions and when melted gradually whisk in flour and cook over medium-low heat approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
• Slowly pour milk into flour mixture while whisking constantly. Stir chicken stock into milk mixture. Bring to a simmer; cook until mixture is thickened, about 20 minutes. Add broccoli, carrots, and bacon; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Stir Cheddar cheese into mixture until cheese melts. Season with salt and pepper to taste.