Creamy Potato Soup

• 4 slices bacon
• 1 lipton recip secret golden onion soup mix
• 1 1/2 pounds all purpose potatoes
• 14 1/2 ounces chicken broth fat free reduced sodium
• 2 carrots medium, peeled and sliced
• 2 stalks celery
• 1/4 teaspoon dri thyme leaves, crush
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour

1. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp, remove and crumble. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings.
2. In 4-1/2 quart slow cooker, combine cooked bacon, reserved drippings, Lipton(R) Recipe Secrets(R) Golden Onion Soup Mix, potatoes, chicken broth, carrots, celery and thyme. Cook covered on LOW 8 to 10 hours or HIGH 4 to 6 hours.
3. In medium bowl, combine milk and flour; Stir into slow cooker. Cook covered on HIGH 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened.
4. Serve, if desired, with shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream.

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Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Creamy-potato-soup-303394 (may not work)