Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['vegetarian'], recipe: combine asparagus, broth, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, bay leaf, and garlic in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. discard bay leaf. place asparagus mixture in a blender; process until smooth. place flour in pan. gradually add the milk, stirring with a whisk until blended. add puréed asparagus and ground nutmeg; stir to combine. bring to a boil. reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring constantly. remove from heat, and stir in 1/4 teaspoon thyme, butter, salt, and lemon rind.

Target recipe: wash and cut up the celery and put it in a large pot with the water and the canned beans, including the packing liquid from the beans. heat to a simmer. wash the asparagus, and snap off both the tough ends and the tips. grind the spices and add them to the soup. add the asparagus stalks and ends to the soup and simmer until quite tender; about 10 minutes. reserve the tips. remove the tough stem ends from the soup and discard. puree the soup thoroughly in a blender. the soup may be made ahead up to this point; it should keep in the fridge for 24 hours. to serve, add the cream (if using) and reheat the soup gently. steam the reserved tips separately until tender. serve the soup garnished with the steamed tips.