Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: saute onions and garlic in margarine until tender. add chicken broth, carrots, potatoes, italian seasoning and bay leaf. simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, about 20-25 minutes . discard bay leaf and puree soup. season with salt and pepper.

Target recipe: preheat oven to 400°f. pierce potatoes with a fork; bake at 400°f for 1 hour or until tender. cool. peel potatoes; coarsely mash. discard skins. lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. place flour in a large dutch oven; gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended. cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly (about 8 minutes). add mashed potatoes, 3/4 cup cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until cheese melts. remove from heat. stir in sour cream and 1/2 cup onions. cook over low heat 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated (do not boil); ladle about 1 1/2 cups soup into each of 8 bowls. sprinkle each servings with 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons onions, and about 1 tablespoon bacon.