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: cook potatoes in oven or microwave. allow to cool. cut lengthwise and carefully remove potato pulp from skins. set aside. over low heat, melt butter in large saucepan. add flour, stirring until smooth. continue to cook and stir non-stop for about one minute. turn heat to medium, add milk, and continue stirring non-stop until mixture is thickened and slightly bubbly. add potato pulp, 2 tbs scallions, 1 cup cheese, half of the crumbled bacon, and salt and pepper. stir until heated through. add sour cream, stirring it into soup. add more milk, as needed, until desired consistency. cook until throughly heated through. top with remaining cheese, scallions, and crumbled bacon.