Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: cut the potatos in small cubes or, for a faster and more cremy soup, into small, very thin squares. chop onion, garlic, carrot, celery and parsely into a very very thin mix known in rome as "battuto", beaten. in a deep pot heat the oil, add the chopped vegetables and stir for a few seconds. add the tomato souce and salt if needed, and let it cook for a couple of minutes until it fries. pour at least 4 cups of water and, when it boils, add the potatoes. let the soup cook for a few minutes until the potatoes are tender, then add the rice. bring the soup to the table when the rice is still a bit hard, and let people add freshly grated parmigiano.

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.