Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Slow Cooker Corn Chowder that’s a hearty and comforting soup perfect for any time of the year. Packed with corn, potatoes, and a rich blend of flavors, it’s a satisfying dish that will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Corn Chowder:
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 3 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 2 carrots (peeled and chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1: Add corn, potatoes, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, broth, salt, pepper, and thyme to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Step 2: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until the vegetables are tender.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together milk, cream, and flour (if using) until smooth. Stir the mixture into the slow cooker and continue cooking on high for another 20–30 minutes until the chowder is creamy and slightly thickened.
- Step 4: For a creamier texture, use an immersion blender to blend a portion of the soup directly in the slow cooker, or transfer 1–2 cups to a blender and puree, then stir it back in.
- Step 5: Serve hot, garnished with bacon and parsley or green onions if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit the bacon.
- You can substitute coconut milk for dairy-free needs.
- Add diced bell peppers or jalapeños for extra flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (low) or 4 hours (high)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
