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: 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.