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: heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. add celery, carrot, onion and thyme and saute until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. sprinkle flour over and stir 2 minutes. gradually whisk in broth, then milk. add potato and bring soup to boil. reduce heat and simmer soup until potato is tender, about 20 minutes. add cheese 1/3 cup at a time, stirring until melted and smooth after each addition. mix in ham. season soup to taste with hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper. sprinkle with parsley and serve.