Crockpot Potato Soup Recipe

• 2 pounds potato about 1/4-1/2 inch, Yukon gold, peeled, diced
• 1 onion medium, diced
• 3 carrot about 1 cup, medium, peeled and diced
• 3 celery about 1 cup, stalks, diced
• 6 cloves garlic minced
• 6 lices Bacon divided, turkey, cooked and crumbled
• 5 cups chicken broth low sodium
• 1 tablespoon parsley dried
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

ADD LATER:

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 oz. can evaporated milk (I use nonfat)
• 4 oz. cream cheese I use 1/3 less fat, softened
• 1 cup cheddar cheese sharp, freshly and finely grated

GARNISH

• cheddar cheese
• Bacon
• green onions
• crackers
• sour cream