Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['vegetarian'], recipe: in a large saucepan or dutch oven, cook sausage until no longer pink. about 6-8 minutes. drain sausage well on paper towels and set aside. in the same saucepan, mix potatoes, onion, garlic, italian seasoning, salt, pepper, pepper flakes, broth and water. heat to boiling. reduce eat to low and cook uncovered about 10 minutes stirring occasionally. stir in sausage, broccoli and beans and cook until potatoes are tender - about 10-15 minutes. stir in half and half and cook until just heated.

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.