Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: in a large soup pot, melt the butter. add chopped onion, shredded cabbage and garlic; sautee for about 5-7 minutes or until onion is soft and transparent. add broth to soup pot. add finely diced potatoes, parsley, celery seeds and pepper. bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes (potatoes should be very soft by now). using a potato masher, coarsley mash the potatoes to thicken the soup. make as smooth or chunky as desired. stir in the half and half and shredded cheese. heat over low heat, stirring often until cheese is melted. **if using the ham, add it here and heat through. taste and season with salt and/or more pepper as needed.

Target recipe: peel and slice potatoes. chop onions and celery. saute these ingredients in 1 1/2 tablespooons of butter. add boiling water, enough to cover. add salt and bay leaf. boil the veggies until the potatoes are tender. remove bay leaf. put them through a ricer or blender. beat into the potato mixture 2 tablespoons butter. thin the soup with your choice of milk, cream or chicken stock. add salt and pepper to taste. add worcestershire sauce. stir and bring to near boil. serve garnished with parsley and chives.