Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], 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: saute onions and garlic in margarine until tender. add chicken broth, carrots, potatoes, italian seasoning and bay leaf. simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, about 20-25 minutes . discard bay leaf and puree soup. season with salt and pepper.