1. Add butter to a pan and heat on medium heat.
2. Add in onions and garlic, and cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
3. Add in flour and stir/whisk until flour is dissolved in mixture in the pan.
4. Now add in potatoes and carrots, and stir.
5. Add in vegetable broth and milk and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce to a simmer and simmer for 10 minutes (or until potatoes are soft)
7. Transfer about half of your mixture to a blender and blend until creamy.
8. Return the mixture to your pan and simmer for another 10 minutes.
9. Top w/ bacon bits, scallions, cheddar cheese, sour cream if you want!