Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: in a large pot; heat butter; add onions, celery and garlic. sauté until tender. add the broth to the pot and bring just to a boil. stir in the mashed potatoes, cooked crumbled bacon, fat free half and half (or milk) and pepper. bring to just a gentle simmer. reduce heat to low and stir in the cheese. stir until cheese is melted and heated through. do not allow to boil. add salt if needed, to taste. serve with any or all of the optional garnishes, if desired.

Target recipe: bring chicken broth to a quick boil, reduce heat and add the potatoes and onions. add salt. cover and simmer for about 20 minutes. mash the potatoes into the broth. **but make it a small chunky bits** add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes more. serve with a loaf of french bread. we like to take the bread and dip it into the soup. we also add a cheddar cheese topping for ours as well and chopped chives as a topping as well.