Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['vegetarian'], recipe: melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. add flour and cook, stirring constantly to make a very "blond" roux, about 3-4 minute. add chicken stock, half and half, salt, mustard, and cayenne. bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. add broccoli and reduce heat to a simmer. cook about 15-20 min, or until the broccoli is crisp-tender. add cheddar cheese and stir to combine. simmer until cheese melts. serve with a topping of chives or scallions and a little more cheese if desired.

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.