The soup junkie of the house really liked this. I made a few changes to give it more flavor: I used 4c veg broth and 2c water, added sprigs of rosemary and thyme, and added four whole cloves of garlic. I also used almond milk (1.5c, since it's thinner) and sprouted multigrain flour. Next time, I think I'll just blend some of the potatoes to thicken it up.

Yummy! I added two carrots sliced up and used Knorr Leek soup mix instead of the other seasonings. For sure the 8 POUNDS of potatoes has to be a typo; I used 8 potatoes. Before adding the milk (I cut it down to 1 cup of milk and 1/3 cup of flour) I scooped out the carrots, then mashed the potato soup mixture; then put the carrots back in, added the milk and flour. Topped with cheddar cheese and served! Great! Would make again!

I was very happy with the way this turned out, once I made a few adjustments. First of all, 4 or 5 pounds of potatoes is plenty. More than that, and it will overflow your crockpot. I used dried minced onion in place of fresh, and subbed vegetable bouillon for chicken. I added liberal dashes of garlic salt and black pepper, and finally threw in about 1 1/2 t. of herbes de Provence on top of the ingredients in the recipe. I believe it was this last herb blend that really made it into a very fine potato soup. Will certainly make this again, perhaps adding a vegetarian meat substitute of some kind as an experiment.

I made this soup and WOW! I loved it! I know a lot of the other reviews said that it was "plain" or had little taste, but the parsley, salt and pepper did it for me. I always add sour cream, cheese, and bacon bits to my potato soup per bowl anyway. My father-in-law was here when I made it and he said "Man, you're holding back on your cooking. This is great!" And my husband even said he liked it better than the potato soups we've had at restaurants. I didn't tell them where I got the recipe... heehee. ;) By the way, DON'T even try skinning 8 lbs. of potatoes... that HAD TO be a typo. I skinned and cubed about 7-8 and that was clearly enough! Great with cornbread! Thanks for the GRRRREAT recipe! I'll use it again and again.

I gave this recipe 3 stars mainly because it just wasn't my favorite. My husband loved it though. I think it could of had more flavor it turned out really well otherwise and thickened nicely. Next time I will just add more to it.

It's very yummy. Made this for a very picky eater. We both love it. I have been making it ever since I found it a few years ago. Thanks.

we really love this soup however I add 2 cups of shredded cheese the last 30 mins then top with real bacon bits and scallions for a "loaded baked potato soup!!" YUMMY and great for a busy family. Use slow cooker liners for even less cleanup!

I thought it was real good. I added cheese & bacon. Will make it again.

PERFECT for the family! I am a vegetarian...so, I left out the chicken cubes...but, the family LOVED it!!

Very bland, needs salt! I added about a Tbsp. of my husband's spice mixture to this, then he added more. Also added a lb. of crumbled sausage. Sliced the potatoes instead of cubing them (only used 3 large baking potatoes and that seemed like plenty). I am giving it 4 stars because it was a really good comfort food on a snowy day, but it does need salt/spices! (: ~~~Tan

Very good basic recipe-have to add spices accding to your tastes..2nd time making recipe, I added a can of Cream of Chicken soup at the beginning, and also diced onions. Spices used: Old Bay, Garlic salt, reg. salt, garlic powder, white pepper, dill weed, 2 bay leaves, Cavender's seasoning. Very very good with 'real' bacon bits & shredded cheddar added too. Top w/sour cream & more cheese if you want!

My family LOVED this recipe! It was easy and delicious!

I really enjoyed the creaminess of this soup, but it seemed a touch bland to me. I think that it worked for us though, as my husband and I both added the seasonings that we wanted and enjoyed it. I might try a little more spice next time, but it is a huge compliment that my husnad ate two bowls!

This soup was a hit with the kids, who never eat soup...really easy to prepare and cook in the crock pot. I added some bacon and it was very good.

I opted for vegetable bouillon instead of chicken and olive oil instead of butter. Salt and pepper and garlic to taste. The soup was wonderful and hearty. It was almost a garlic baked potato soup and delicious!

my family really loves it when we have this for dinner, matter of fact there is never any left overs when we have this soup

Easy soup! I added celery and used dried onion flakes instead of an onion. It also needed lots of salt and pepper. I also reduced the amount of potatos and chicken bouillon. I will try another reciepe next time.