Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_carb'], 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.

Target recipe: bake potatoes till done. allow to cool enough to handle. in large stock pot, melt butter and stir in flour; stir constantly approximately 5 minutes over medium heat. stir in chicken broth with wisk to smooth out the roux. season with salt and pepper. reduce heat and add the half and half, milk, jar cheese, velveeta cheese. stir often to prevent scoarching. in skillet saute ham and onion; add to stock pot. in same skillet, fry bacon; remove from pan and drain on paper towels. crumble and set aside. add potatoes and let simmer over low heat approximately 20 minutes, stirring often. stir in sour cream and serve. garnish each bowl of soup with crumbled bacon, chopped green onion and a sprinkling of the shredded cheddar cheese.