Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: put the celery, carrots, onion, and bell pepper in food processor and grate until the vegetables are chopped into tiny pieces. set aside. cook bacon in a large skillet or in microwave until crisp and chop finely. save drippings. add vegetables to drippings and cook over low heat until tender. drain. vegetables in colander. in a large pot melt butter. slowly stir in flour and mix well. slowly add milk, half and half, and chicken broth. add salt and pepper. add vegetables and chopped bacon; then cheese. heat until cheese is melted and soup is hot (but do not let boil).

Target recipe: in a deep, 3-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole place 1 cup water, potatoes, onion, carrots and celery. heat, covered, in microwave oven 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. add remaining ingredients, except parsley, and heat, covered, 5 minutes or until soup bubbles and cheese has melted. stir occasionally. serve garnished with chopped parsley.