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: put potatoes, carrots, onion and seasonings in a large pot. cover with water and cook till potatoes are tender. (you don't drain the water, so don't overfill the pot.) in a separate bowl, mix the soup and softened cream cheese. add this to the cooked potatoes, along with the milk. let simmer for about 10 minutes, stir frequently so that it doesn't scorch. add the velveeta and allow the cheese to melt. serve hot.