Carefully remove the pot from the slow cooker and use a hand-held blender to blitz the soup until smooth – watch out for splashes. Stir in enough milk to reach your preferred consistency (see Tips).

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Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Potatoes should be tender when pierced with a fork. Flip the slow cooker to warm, you can leave it here until you are about ready for ...