Cheesy Potato Soup in the Slow Cooker Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 5 cups diced peeled russet potatoes (about 5 medium)
• 1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1 / 2 cup)
• 1 carton (32 oz) chicken broth (4 cups)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
• 1 bag (8 oz) shredded American and Cheddar cheese blend (2 cups)