Potato Soup

This rich and hearty soup is a 

Potato Soup

Ingredients
6 slices cooked bacon, cooked and diced
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, peeled and diced
4 tablespoons bacon grease or butter
1/3 cup flour
1 12 ounce can evaporated milk
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions
Add bacon, 3 cups broth, potatoes and onion to crock pot. Stir to combine. Cook on low for 6-8 hours until the potatoes are completely tender and cooked through.

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.  Whisk in the flour until combined, Cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Gradually add the evaporated milk and continue whisking until the mixture is completely smooth. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, until it is really thick.

Immediately pour the milk mixture into the crock pot and stir until combined.  Add the cheddar cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper. Stir until combined. Use a potato masher or immersion blender to get the consistency you want. For thinner soup, add the last cup of chicken or vegetable broth.  Add more salt and pepper if needed.