Crockpot Potato Soup Recipe

Top this potato soup with chopped chives or parsley, or top with bacon bits or grated cheese for a heartier soup.

Ingredients:

* 6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
* 2 leeks, washed, sliced, including white and light green
* 1 cup chopped onion
* 1 carrot, scraped and diced
* 1 stalk celery, sliced
* 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
* 4 cups chicken broth
* 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
* pepper
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 12 ounces evaporated milk (1 1/2 cups)
* chopped chives or parsley for garnish, optional

Preparation:
Put all ingredients except evaporated milk and chives in crockpot. Cook on low 7 to 9 hours or high 3 to 4 hours. Stir in milk the last 45 minutes.
Serve hot, topped with chives or parsley. For a heartier soup, top each serving with shredded cheese and cooked crumbled bacon.