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: peel broccoli stems and chop coarsely. separate florets to make 2 cups and set aside. coarsely chop remaining florets. in saucepan, combine chopped stems and florets, onion, potatoes, garlic, stock, thyme, pepper and nutmeg. bring to a boil reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes are very tender. meanwhile, steam reserved florets for 5 minutes or until tender-crisp. set aside. in food processor or blender, puree soup in batches until smooth. return to pan and add milk, heating through. do not boil. divide broccoli florets among 5 bowls and pour soup over each.