Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sodium'], recipe: in med. size saucepan cook the broccoli, broth, onion and spices until broccoli stems are tender. (poke with a fork to check). remove bay leaf. puree this mixture in several small batches in your blender. be careful! this stuff is hot. only fill your blender half way so you don't hurt yourself and make a mess! put pureed mix in a bowl, rinse out saucepan and melt the butter on. med. heat. once melted, add the flour and whisk together (you are making a rue, like when you make a white sauce). then add the milk. once this mixture has thickened a bit, add the puree. mix well and then serve and enjoy!

Target recipe: trim broccoli and cut into one-half inch thick slices. steam in salted water until tender. in large sauce pan, melt butter and saute onions, celery and garlic until brown. stir flour gradually into butter mixture. add milk slowly, then add chicken broth and herbs. stir over low heat until soup thickens and boils. add broccoli, salt and pepper. serve hot. top with almond slivers, cheese or chopped tomato, if desired.