Slow Cooker Baked Potato Soup

slices cooked bacon (diced)

chicken broth (low sodium)

  pounds Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and diced)

medium sweet onion (diced)

garlic cloves (minced, use more if you want)

dried parsley

unsalted butter

all-purpose flour

evaporated milk (or half and half or heavy cream)

shredded sharp cheddar cheese

sour cream

Salt and pepper

optional toppings: chives (extra shredded cheddar cheese and bacon)