Potato Chowder

By dette

One of the ladies in our church quilting group brought this savory potato soup to a meeting," recalls Anna Mayer from Ft. Branch, Indiana. It's easy to assemble in the morning, then cook all day. Cream cheese and a sprinkling of bacon provide richness

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first five ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until potatoes are tender.
Add cream cheese; stir until blended. Garnish with bacon and chives if desired. Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts).