SLOW COOKER CREAMY POTATO SOUP

Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Soup image

This is a very rich and creamy soup. A great family favorite. It may be cooked on the stove or in a slow cooker. Garnish with chives, if desired.

Provided by ROZANRENEE

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Potato Soup Recipes

Time 7h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 onion, finely chopped
2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed chicken broth
2 cups water
5 large potatoes, diced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

Steps:

Place bacon and onion in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until bacon is evenly brown and onions are soft. Drain off excess grease.
Transfer the bacon and onion to a slow cooker, and stir in chicken broth, water, potatoes, salt, dill weed, and white pepper. Cover, and cook on Low 6 to 7 hours, stirring occasionally.
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and half-and-half. Stir into the soup along with the evaporated milk. Cover, and cook another 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.6 calories, Carbohydrate 74.2 g, Cholesterol 59.2 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1151.3 mg, Sugar 9.9 g