Potato Leek Stew

Ingredients

3 cups water
1 1.8 ounce envelope white sauce mix (equal to 1/2 cup powder mix)
6 medium red or new potatoes sliced, or cubed
3 medium leeks, sliced
1 1/2 to 2 cups finely chopped Canadian style bacon or ham
1 12 ounce can evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1 8 ounce carton dairy sour cream
Chives or green onions, optonal

In 4 to 6 quart crock pot, gradually stir in water to white sauce mix until mixture is smooth.  Stir in
potatoes, leeks, meat, evaporated milk, dill weed and parsley.

Cover and cook on low 7-9 hours or on high 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours.

Turn to high heat setting.  In medium bowl, stir sour cream into 2 cups hot soup.  Return mixture to crockpot.  Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes.   

Ladle into bowls.  Add chives or green onions as desired.