Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['gluten_free'], 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.

Target recipe: melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. add flour and cook, stirring constantly to make a very "blond" roux, about 3-4 minute. add chicken stock, half and half, salt, mustard, and cayenne. bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. add broccoli and reduce heat to a simmer. cook about 15-20 min, or until the broccoli is crisp-tender. add cheddar cheese and stir to combine. simmer until cheese melts. serve with a topping of chives or scallions and a little more cheese if desired.