Bacon and Potato Chowder - Crock Pot

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• ◾2 cups potatoes, cut into small cubes
• ◾4 oz Canadian-style bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• ◾1 large carrot, diced
• ◾1 cup leeks, chopped, white part only
• ◾3 medium garlic cloves, minced
• ◾4 cups fat-free chicken broth
• ◾1/2 cup uncooked barley
• ◾1 bay leaf
• ◾1/4 tsp dried thyme, crushed
• ◾1/4 tsp black pepper
• ◾1 cup half and half

Preparation

Step 1

1.In a slow cooker, combine potatoes, carrots, leek, garlic, broth, barley, bay leaf, thyme, pepper and bacon; cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
2.Stir in half-and-half; heat through, uncovered, about 10 minutes.