Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['vegetarian'], recipe: peel the stalks of the broccoli, and cut them into 1/2 inch lengths. break the tops into small florets. steam the broccoli for 5 minutes or until it is crisp tender. plunge it into cold water to cool it off and drain it. in a large saucepan, cook the onion, celery and garlic in the butter over moderately low heat for 5 minutes or until the onion is softened. add the flour and the herbs and cook the mixture, stirring, for 5 minutes. whisk in the broth in a stream. bring the mixture to a boil, whisking. simmer the mixture for 5 minutes and add the milk. heat the soup until it is hot, but do not let it boil. add the broccoli, and salt and pepper to taste, and cook the mixture until it is heated through.

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.