Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: saute celery and onion in butter with 1/4 cup water added. (alternatively, fry 3 slices of bacon until crisp; drain and crumble. saute celery and onion in 2 t. bacon fat.). pour chicken broth in dutch oven. add 5 cups water, potatoes, carrots, corn, celery/onion mixture and spices. bring to a boil and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. add half-and-half and cheese (and bacon, if using). heat through, until cheese is melted. serve with crusty bread.

Target recipe: peel and slice potatoes. chop onions and celery. saute these ingredients in 1 1/2 tablespooons of butter. add boiling water, enough to cover. add salt and bay leaf. boil the veggies until the potatoes are tender. remove bay leaf. put them through a ricer or blender. beat into the potato mixture 2 tablespoons butter. thin the soup with your choice of milk, cream or chicken stock. add salt and pepper to taste. add worcestershire sauce. stir and bring to near boil. serve garnished with parsley and chives.