Better Than Panera Broccoli Soup Recipe

Name: Better Than Panera Broccoli Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 tbsp butter (divided); 1 small yellow onion (diced); 1 leek (white and light green part only) (quartered lengthwise and sliced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 4 c. or 1 (32) oz. box, low-sodium chicken broth; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp. paprika; 2 carrots (peeled, julienned, and cut into 1-inch strips); 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 c. milk; 1 c. half & half or heavy cream; 3 medium heads broccoli (cut into small florets); 2 c. medium or sharp cheddar cheese (grated )