Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, diced
  • 3-4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, diced (peeled if desired)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1-1/2 cups milk
  • salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste

Instruction

  • In the bowl of the slow cooker add, bacon, chicken stock, potatoes, onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir and cover. Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or on LOW for 6-8 hours.
  • When the potatoes are very tender, the soup is done.
  • Meanwhile, just before the soup is finished, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for several seconds to a minute. Then gradually add the milk, whisking continually until it is smooth; bring to a simmer while whisking. Continue to cook until the mixture is thick. Immediately pour it into the slow cooker with the potatoes; stir to combine.
  • To finish the soup, use a potato masher or immersion blender in the bowl of the slow cooker. Continue to mash or blend until it's the consistency you like.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with additional bacon, cheese, sour cream... even another drizzle of melted butter is fantastic!