Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_fat'], recipe: melt the butter in a medium saucepan, over medium heat. add the onion and garlic and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. add the potato, thyme, salt, and broth and bring to a boil. adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook uncovered until the potato is fork tender, about 10 minutes. add the broccoli and simmer for 3 minutes. puree the soup in batches in a blender or with an immersion blender. return soup to the pot and add the cream. bring to a simmer, taste, and season with salt and pepper. serve with optional toppings.

Target recipe: rinse florets and cover with water add chopped onion. cook uncovered until broccoli is tender. drain and reserve cooking water. remove florets/onion to a large cooking pot. add enough stock to cover. or don't drain vegetables and use broccoli water and add some chicken bouillon if desired.. with a hand blender, finely chop broccoli but not puree. heat well, season to taste. add the cream if desired. if extra thickening is desired add pasta. serves 8 to 10 garnish soup bowls with dabs of sour cream or a sprinkle of fresh herbs. * note: you can use more or less stock/water making the soup thicker or thinner as desired.