Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: wash potatoes really well and dry with a paper towel. wrap each potato in foil and place on baking sheet. bake potatoes in a 400 deg oven for about an hour or until done. allow potatoes to cool then peel and mash them, leaving some lumps. mix together milk and flour in a large pan and whisk until combined. cook over low to med heat until it begins to thicken. add mashed potatoes, 1/2 cup cheese,salt and pepper to your taste, and stir until cheese melts. remove from the heat and stir in sour cream and 3/4 cup scallions. top each bowl of soup with remaining cheese, scallions and bacon.

Target recipe: in a large saucepan or flameproof casserole, melt half the butter over moderate heat. add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is golden and starting to brown at the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. add the chicken broth, potatoes, and water. bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook, partially covered, until the potatoes are soft, 20 to 25 minutes. with a potato masher or the back of a large spoon, mash the potatoes just enough to thicken the soup, but leave plenty of chunks intact. add the milk and the remaining butter. season the soup with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne. serve piping hot, garnished with the minced chives.