Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_fat'], recipe: start by frying the bacon in a 2 gallon stockpot over medium heat. when the bacon is about half cooked, add in the onions, parsley, garlic and celery. cook until the onions and celery are softened. add 4 quarts of water to the stockpot. bring to a boil, then add potatoes. cook for 40 minutes, covered. stir occasionally. after 40 minutes, spoon about 1/2 of the potatoes with liquid into a blender. puree till smooth, add the pureed potatoes back into the pot along with the salt, pepper and half-and-half. cook for an additional 20 minutes, covered. stir frequently. serve garnished with grated cheddar cheese and serve with warm french bread. season to taste.

Target recipe: trim excess fat from beef. cut beef into 1x1/4 inch pieces. mix beef and remaining ingredients except water and flour in 5-quart crock pot slow cooker. cover and cook on low heat setting for 8-9 hours or until beef and vegetables are tender. mix water and flour. gradually stir flour mixture into soup until blended. cover and cook on high heat setting about 30 minutes or until slightly thickened.