Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: in large soup pot, combine water, ham base, ham, carrots, celery and onions. cook over medium heat 15 minutes. add potatoes and cook until tender, 30 to 30 minutes. combine milk and cheese spead in medium saucepan. cook on low heat until cheese has melted stirring often so it does not burn. add to potato mixture. if desired, thicken soup by gradually adding the flour/water mixture until soup has reached desired consistency. add salt and pepper.

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.