Cream of Broccoli Soup with Cheddar

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large yellow onion, (chopped)
3 cloves garlic, (smashed and peeled (see note))
1¾ pounds broccoli, (stems cut into ½-in (13-cm) pieces/florets cut into 1-in (2.5-cm) pieces, separated)
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups shredded good-quality medium or sharp Cheddar cheese, (such as Cabot (from one 8-oz block))

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