Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_carb'], recipe: peel, cube, boil, drain and "mush" potatoes to the consistency you like (i like them lumpy, but my kids like smaller pieces). in separate pan, melt butter, add flour and cook while stirring for about a minute or so. add half the milk and stir until lumps are out of flour mixture. add remaining milk and on med-high heat, heat to a boil. stir almost constantly or it will scorch. after boiling, turn heat off and add remaining ingredients.

Target recipe: heat olive oil in bottom of soup pot; add bacon, cook until bacon is almost crisp but still limp. add onion and cook a few minutes more. remove bacon and onion with slotted spoon and set aside. add flour and stir until blended; slowly add the broth, stirring all the while. add water and bring to boil whisking or stirring until smooth and thickened. add thyme, garlic powder, onion powder and salt. taste. add more seasoning according to your preference if needed. add milk, stir and reduce heat to simmer. add potatoes and bacon. cover and continue to simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. taste and add more salt if needed. serve.