Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['vegetarian'], 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: 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.