Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['vegetarian'], recipe: trim broccoli and cut into one-half inch thick slices. steam in salted water until tender. in large sauce pan, melt butter and saute onions, celery and garlic until brown. stir flour gradually into butter mixture. add milk slowly, then add chicken broth and herbs. stir over low heat until soup thickens and boils. add broccoli, salt and pepper. serve hot. top with almond slivers, cheese or chopped tomato, if desired.

Target recipe: sautee the broccoli stems and onion in 1/2 of the butter. when onion is translucent add the heavy cream and bring to a boil. reduce to a simmer and let sit. while soup is simmering make a roux with the remaining butter and flour. to make roux: melt butter in saute pan then add flour. stir until smooth. add roux to soup and let simmer for 5 minutes. add salt and pepper to taste. remove from heat and blend until smooth. serve and enjoy! note: you can add cheese, bacon, and garlic to recipe as well. unfortunately i didn't have any of those in house when i made the soup, so i just used what i had.