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: fry bacon until crisp, remove from pan reserving fat, drain on paper towels. saute onion in bacon fat until tender, about 2-3 minutes or until tender. drain. in same pot add to onions the potatoes and water, bring to a boil. cover and simmer until potatoes are very tender. stir in chicken soup and sour cream. crumble 7 pieces of bacon add to pot along with milk, salt, pepper and parsley flakes. heat through. do not boil! to serve place in individual bowls. if desired top with shredded cheese, bacon bits, chives and coarse grind black pepper. garnish: crumbled cooked bacon bits, shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese, fresh or dried chives.