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: bake your potatoes well, either in the microwave or oven, doesn't matter. let them cool slightly. scoop out the insides and either toss the peel or put it aside to make something with it later. add flour and about 1/4 the chicken broth (slowly added) to a medium saucepan whisking till blended, while heating. add potato, pepper, and salt. cook over medium heat stirring and mashing constantly. it should be thick and bubbly. add cheese stirring until cheese melts and combines with the rest of the ingredients. use soup spoon to add a little more chicken broth if it needs thickening. remove from heat. pour into bowl and garnish with a spoonful of fat free sour cream in the center topped with bacon bits, chives, and cheddar if desired.