Slow Cooker Creamy Bacon Potato Soup

Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Bacon Soup

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

Instructions:

Cook the Bacon and Onion: In a large, deep skillet, cook the bacon and onion over medium-high heat until the bacon is evenly browned and the onions are soft. Drain off any excess grease.

Transfer to Slow Cooker: Transfer the bacon and onion mixture to a slow cooker. Stir in the chicken broth, water, diced potatoes, salt, dill weed, and white pepper.

Slow Cook: Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours, stirring occasionally.

Add Creaminess: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and half-and-half. Stir this mixture into the soup along with the evaporated milk.

Finish Cooking: Cover and cook for another 30 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 6-7 hours | Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes