POTATO SOUP CROCK POT RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, 8 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. When cool, crumble into pieces. 
• In a bowl of a Crock-Pot, combine potatoes, bacon, chicken broth, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender, 4 to 6 hours on low or 2 to 3 hours on high. 
• Using a slotted spoon, remove about half of the potatoes from Crock-Pot. Using a potato masher, mash remaining potatoes in Crock-Pot. Add reserved potatoes back in. 
• In a large bowl, whisk together milk and flour. Add milk, heavy cream, sour cream, and cheese to Crock-Pot. Cover and cook on high 30 minutes more or until cheese is melty and everything is warmed through. 
• Serve with more cheese and chives for garnish.

Steps:

• In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until potatoes are tender. , Add cream cheese; stir until blended. Garnish with bacon and chives if desired.