Crock Pot Potato Soup

I got this recipe from Recipe Goldmine. I haven't made this yet but plan to soon. It looks like it would be a great soup to make in your crock pot before work or on a busy day, and come home to on a cold winter night!

• Ready In: 10 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 6  potatoes, peeled, cut into bite size pieces
• 2  leeks, washed and cut into bite size pieces (optional)
• 2  medium onions, chopped
• 1  carrot, pared and sliced
• 4  chicken bouillon cubes
• 1  tablespoon parsley flakes
• 1  stalk celery, sliced
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 5 -6  cups water
• 1⁄3 cup butter
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1⁄2 cup flour

• GARNISH

• 1⁄2 lb bacon, fried and crumbled (optional)
•  chopped chives

Directions

1. Peel 6 large potatoes. Cut into bite-size pieces.
2. Put in crock pot along with leeks, onions, carrot, chicken bouillon cubes, parsley flakes, chopped celery, salt, water, butter, pepper, evaporated milk, and flour.
3. Mix well.
4. Cook on low 8 to 10 hours.
5. Garnish with crumbled bacon and chives.