Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_carb'], 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: dice unpeeled red potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. place in a large dutch oven, cover with water and bring to a boil. let boil for 10 minutes or until 3/4 cooked. in a separate large dutch oven, combine melted margarine and flour, mixing until smooth. place over low heat and gradually add half-and-half, stirring constantly. continue to stir until smooth and liquid begins to thicken. add melted velveeta. stir well. drain potatoes and add to cream mixture. stir in pepper, garlic powder and hot pepper sauce. cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. place soup into individual serving bowls and top with crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, chives and parsley.