Crockpot Potato Soup (Thick and Creamy Recipe) + Video
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/6716e913-fc90-4d29-9528-b77b500ec3cd
Original source: https://www.theslowroasteditalian.com/slow-cooker-potato-soup-recipe/
Recipe image: https://www.theslowroasteditalian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Slow-Cooker-Potato-Soup-SQUARE-7379444.jpg

Crockpot Potato Soup is an easy thick and creamy cheesy slow cooker soup that your whole family will enjoy!
Yield: 8
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT270M
Total time: PT280M

Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 10 slices cooked bacon (diced)
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 12 ounces evaporated milk (or half & half, or heavy cream)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- chives (extra shredded cheddar cheese and bacon)

Instructions
1. Add diced potatoes, diced onion, minced garlic, bacon, parsley and chicken broth to the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper. Stir and cook for 6-8 hours on Low, or for 3-4 hours on High, until the potatoes are fork tender.
2. Once the soup is cooked, add butter to a medium saucepan over medium heat and melt. Whisk in the flour until completely combined.
3. Slowly and gradually whisk the evaporated milk into the flour mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens and begins to simmer.
4. Immediately add the milk-flour mixture to the potato mixture in the slow cooker and stir to combine. Using a potato masher, mash about 3/4 of the potatoes, leaving some unmashed for texture.
5. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine. Taste for seasoning, and add more salt and pepper to taste.
6. Cover the slow cooker with the lid and continue cooking the soup on Low for 30 minutes, or on high for 15 minutes.
7. Serve warm, garnished with optional chives, bacon, cheese and/or sour cream.