Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['vegetarian'], recipe: cut flowerets from broccoli stems, peel and dice stems. place broccoli, stems and all, onion, broth, garlic and thyme into a 3 qt saucepan and cover. bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until broccoli is tender. cool slightly. in a blender puree broccoli mixture. set aside. melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. stir in flour. cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. add white pepper and half-and-half. stir constantly until just thickened. stir in broccoli puree, heat through. ladle into soup bowls and top with sour cream and sprinkle with chives.

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.