Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_fat'], recipe: cook broccoli in water until tender. do not drain. add remaining ingredients except cheese and simmer for 3 or 4 minutes. run through blender until you have desired consistency. ( you can set aside a few flowerettes for garnish). stir in cheese if using. for vegetarian do not use cream of chicken.

Target 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.