Such fun!
| Modified from WeightWatchers
2 cups potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 large carrot, diced 1 cup onion, diced [they used leeks, which I don't like and I always have onions] 1 medium garlic clove, minced 4 cups chicken broth [fat-free if you want] 1/2 cup uncooked barley 1 piece bay leaf 1/4 tsp dried thyme, crushed 1/4 tsp black pepper 4 oz Canadian-style bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1/2 cup evaporated milk [fat-free...what to do with the rest of the can? Pumpkin Bread!] 2 oz half-and-half [fat free] In a slow cooker, combine potatoes, carrots, leek, garlic, broth, barley, bay leaf, thyme, pepper and bacon; cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Stir in evaporated milk and half-and-half; heat through, uncovered, about 10 minutes. Yields about 1 2/3 cups per serving. |
