Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: simmer stock ingredients for an hour or two. heat oil in soup pot and saute onions and celery on med. high heat until onions are transluscent. add stock, carrots and potatoes. simmer until carrots are tender and potatoes start to break down (about 1/2 hour to an hour). add water to desired consistency. remove a few cups and puree with a blender and return to pot. salt and pepper to taste. add additional vegetables and simmer about 20 minutes until vegetables are tender. serve.

Target recipe: place potatoes, onions celery carrots, and leek in a saucepan. add salt and enough water just to cover. cut butter in pieces and add to pot. bring to a boil, cover and simmer 1/2 hour until vegetables are soft. take off heat and add shredded lettuce. stir until lettuce is wilted. using stick blender, blend until smooth. return to heat and dilute with half and half. warm and serve with additional salt and pepper if desired.