Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Soup

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.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 hr
• Total Time: 6 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 553 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.