Potato soup is one of those timeless meals that conjure up imagines of home and family. This easy slow cooker recipe is great for families on the go, the single cooker who wants leftovers for lunch, or the soup lover who wants something delicious for a chilly day.
Cooking potato soup is very easy. This recipe requires all of the ingredients to be mixed together into the slow cooker and cooked on low for eight to nine hours or on high for four to five hours. Preparing the ingredients is easy and simple.
Here is what you will need:
10 cubed red potatoes (cut to equal sizes)
3 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup of real bacon bits
1 small red onion
1 minced garlic clove
3 cups of chicken broth
1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup of half and half or table cream
Begin preparing the meal by adding the potatoes and flour into the slow cooker first. Mix up the flour and potatoes to make sure that the potatoes are coated evenly in flower.
Next, combine all of the ingredients except for the cream. Now the slow cooker is ready to cook on low for eight to nine hours or on high for four to five hours.
Fifteen minutes before serving, add the half and half cream. After cooking for fifteen minutes the meal is ready to add your favorite ingredients like cheese, sour cream, green onions, or extra bacon bits and then serve.