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: simmer first 7 ingredients together in a large saucepan until brocolli is tender, 20-30 minutes. remove bay leaves. add cheese and margarine. stir until dissolved. in a small bowl, mix in milk and flour, stirring until smooth and no floury lumps remain. add this slurry to the soup, stirring constantly until the soup bubbles in the mixture. cook for 5-10 minutes more, then remove from heat and serve immediately.