Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: combine first 7 ingredients in a 5-quart slow-cooker. cover and cook on high for six hours, or low for 8-10 hours--or, cook until potato is tender. mash mixture until potatoes are coarsely chopped and soup is slightly thickened. stir in half-n-half, cheese, and chives. in each individual bowl, top with a dallop of sour cream, if desired, and sprinkle with bacon and cheddar cheese before eating.

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.