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Slow Cooker Corn Chowder

Author: Ryan Allen
Combine corn, potatoes, and bacon in this easy Slow Cooker Corn Chowder recipe. Perfect for any season, it makes a creamy, hearty meal with a balance of sweetness and spice with a hint of smokiness from cooked bacon!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 354 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 6 strips bacon (cut into small pieces)
  • 1 cup yellow onion (diced)
  • 3 celery stalks (diced)
  • 2 carrots (peeled and diced)
  • 3 tsp garlic (minced)
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 (15.5 oz) cans of corn (drained)
  • 1 lb russet potatoes (peeled and cut into ¼" pieces)
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup milk
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions
 

  • Over medium-high heat, cook bacon pieces in a skillet. Cook for 5-8 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Remove and place in a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Add onion, celery, carrots, garlic, chicken broth, corn, potatoes, thyme, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8 hours.
  • In a small bowl, whisk heavy cream, milk, and cornstarch. Pour into slow cooker and mix until combined. Cover and continue to cook for 20-30 minutes.
  • Serve while hot, and enjoy!

Notes

  • You have the option to utilize 4 cups of either frozen, freshly shucked from the cob, or canned corn after draining.
  • If your chowder turns out too thin, here's a remedy: prepare a slurry by blending more cornstarch with a small portion of cold liquid (like water or broth) until it's smooth. Then, incorporate it into the hot chowder and allow it to cook for an extra 20-30 minutes on high or until it reaches the desired thickness.

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 412mgPotassium: 621mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 683IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 1mg

*Nutrition information is an estimate. It may vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact ingredient numbers, I recommend calculating them with your preferred nutrition calculator.

Keyword Slow Cooker Corn Chowder
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