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: heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. add celery, carrot, onion and thyme and saute until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. sprinkle flour over and stir 2 minutes. gradually whisk in broth, then milk. add potato and bring soup to boil. reduce heat and simmer soup until potato is tender, about 20 minutes. add cheese 1/3 cup at a time, stirring until melted and smooth after each addition. mix in ham. season soup to taste with hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper. sprinkle with parsley and serve.