Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['vegetarian'], recipe: fry bacon in deep skillet.remove slices, drain and reserve. add to the bacon fat, onions, potatoes, salt and boiling water.cover and simmer about 15 minutes. last 5 minutes, add the broccoli that has been pureed with the cup of water in the blender. melt butter and cook till thickened .add to broccoli mixture and heat. add pepper and accent. crumble bacon in fine pieces. can be added to soup or sprinkled on top for garnish. may use 6 medium potatoes for the shredded potatoes -- takes about a cup of fresh broccoli.

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.