Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: fry bacon until crisp. chop bacon and reserve drippings. cook onions in remaining drippings over medium-high heat until transparent, about 3 minutes. add flour, stirring to prevent lumps. cook 3- 5 minutes until mix just begins to run golden. add chicken stock gradually, whisking to prevent lumps, until liquid thickens. reduce heat to simmer and add potatoes, cream, chopped bacon, parsley, garlic, basil, salt, pepper sauce and black pepper. simmer 10 minutes; do not allow to boil. add grated cheese and green onions. heat until cheese melts smoothly. garnish each serving as desired with chopped bacon, grated cheese and chopped parsley.

Target recipe: melt the butter in a large, heavy pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. add the onions, celery, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until the onions are soft and lightly golden, about 5 minutes. add the bay leaf and garlic and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. add the broth and potatoes, bring to a boil. reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until the potatoes are soft, about 30 minutes. remove the soup from heat. discard bay leaf. let cool a few minutes. in a food processor blend until smooth - will have to do it in batches. slowly add the cream and stir to blend. to serve, ladle into soup bowls and serve hot. garnish with paprika. *can use cheddar cheese, tomatoes - to give it color, bacon bits and whatever else you want.*.