Crock-pot Baked Potato Soup

I find this a little salty, but it doesn't really bother me because I like salt.  The original recipe called for 3/4 cup bacon bits, but that sounded gross, so I cook real bacon.  The most time-consuming part of this is washing and cutting the potatoes, cooking up the bacon, and washing a gross bacon pan.  It smells amazing all day while it cooks in the slow cooker, though.

10 red potatoes, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 package bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup half and half
Shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish
Chopped green onions, for garnish

Spray crock pot with cooking spray, and place potatoes on the bottom of the crock pot.  Sprinkle flour over the potatoes, and toss to coat.

Add crumbled bacon, red onion, garlic, ranch dressing mix, parsley, salt, and pepper.  Pour broth over everything.  Cook on low 7 to 9 hours.

Add half and half, stir, and cook an additional 15 minutes.  Garnish with cheese and green onions.