Crockpot Potato Soup

Ingredients:

· 1 - 30 oz. bag of frozen southern style hash brown potatoes-squares

· ½ cup chopped onion

· 4-6 strips bacon (optional) or

· 2 oz. bacon bits (optional) or

· 2 oz. chopped ham squares (optional).

· ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper.

· 2 cans of chicken broth (14.5 oz. each).

· 1 can crème of chicken soup.

· 1/3 cup of shredded cheese (optional).

· 1 package Cream Cheese (softened).

· 1/3 cup of chopped celery (3 stalks).

· 14 oz. drained corn.

· Parsley (optional).

Preparation:

· Combine all the ingredients, except for the crème cheese.

· Mix well and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

· Add the cream cheese and continue to cook for 30 minutes.

· Stir well until soup is smooth.

· Spoon into bowls and add shredded cheese to top (optional).

· Add 4 to 6 slices of drained and crumbled fried bacon.

· Place a few sprigs of parsley floating on top of each bowl.

Serves: 6

Prep time: 5-7 minutes

Cook time