Potato Chowder

One of the ladies in our church quilting group brought this savory potato soup to a meeting, and everyone loved how the cream cheese and bacon made it so rich. It's easy to assemble in the morning so it can simmer on its own all day.

Ingreadient

• 8 cups diced potatoes
• 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed and softened
• 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled, optional
• Minced chives, optional

Step by step

1. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until potatoes are tender.
2. Add cream cheese; stir until blended. Garnish with bacon and chives if desired.