Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_fat'], 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: trim and clean leeks well, by slicing down the length and washing thoroughly. cut crosswise into 1/2" slices. in a large saucepan, melt butter, add leeks and sauce for 4-5 minutes til leeks have softened slightly. add potatoes and carrots, then add water to just barely cover the vegetables. bring to a boil, then turn down to low and simmer uncovered until the veg is tender, about 30 minutes. cool soup slightly and put in a blender, blend until the consistency you like, extra smooth or rustic with chunks of veg. season with salt and pepper to taste. return soup to pot, add cream if you are using it. i only use cream if i am serving this to company, for everyday lunchtime soup, i don't bother.