Ingredients:

2 potatoes
3 T. butter
2 C. chopped white onion
2 T. all-purpose flour
4 C. chicken stock
2 C. water
1 1/2 C. instant mashed potato flakes
1 t. salt
3/4 t. pepper
1/2 t. basil
1/8 t. thyme
1 C. half-n-half
1/2 cup shredded cheddar
1/2 lb. bacon, cooked and cubed
2 green onions, chopped

Methods:

Peel and dice potatoes and boil until almost tender.Drain. Meanwhile cook bacon and chop onions. Melt butter in skillet and saute onion until tender.Mix one cup of water with 2 T. flour. Add this mixture to the butter/onions.Stir to blend well. It should thicken the mixture some.

Put drained potatoes,chicken stock 1 cup water and onion mixture in Crockpot.Add bacon half & half, pepper,basil,salt and potato flakes. Stir.Cook on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH for 3 hours. Serve with cheddar cheese on top and green onions if desired.