Soup's On!

If there is one thing I crave every fall - it's soup and easy warm dinners in the crockpot. Actually, it doesn't have to be fall. I crave them year round. So when I saw BooMama was holding this event on her blog, I was all in!

I LOVE potato soup. Especially in a crusty bread bowl. I experimented with several recipes, but this one was the winner for our family. Probably because of the cheese.

Cheddar Potato Soup

1 small white onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter
5 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 cups water
3 cups milk, divided
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 to 1/2 lb cooked bacon, crumbled

In large dutch oven or soup kettle, saute onion in butter for 5 minutes. Add potatoes and water; bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in 2 cups milk, bouillon, salt and pepper. Combine flour and remaining 1 cup milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add cheese and bacon; stir until cheese is melted.

Here's some other favorites:

My super easy Garlic Crock Pot Turkey Breast, or Recipezaars' Bacon Ranch Slow Cooker Chicken, Taste of Home's Creamy Italian Chicken, or for a yummy crock pot dessert try Minister's Delight.

For more must have recipes, check out BooMama's place.