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: combine all ingredients excet milk and chives in the slow cooker. cover. cook on low 10-12 hours or on high 3-4 hours. stir in milk during last hour. if desired, mash potatoes before serving. garnish with optional ingredients. (add one carrot, sliced, to vegetables before cooking.). (instead of water and bouillon cubes, use 4-5 cups chicken stock.).