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: in a big soup pot over med heat, let the oil get warmed. add in onion, garlic, and celery; stir/saute for 5 minutes or until tender. add in potatoes; stir to mix well. add in stock, thyme, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. lower heat to med-low and simmer, covered, 15 minutes or until potatoes are soft. transfer mixture to a blender or food processor in batches; process until smooth (may use a stick blender). return soup to pot and add buttermilk. simmer 10 minutes or until heated through. ladle into individual soup bowls; top with chopped apples.