Slow Cooker Corn Chowder
Easy slow cooker corn chowder recipe, homemade with simple ingredients. Full of potatoes, bacon, corn, ham, herbs and lots of vegetables. Rich and creamy and makes a very filling meal.
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Ingredients
- 4 slices Bacon
- 2 tablespoon Butter Unsalted
- 1 cup Onion Finely chopped
- ½ cup Celery Diced
- ½ cup Carrots Peeled, Diced
- 3 cloves Garlic Finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon Dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon Dried basil
- Salt To taste
- Pepper To taste
- 2 Bay leaves
- 3 cups Chicken broth Low sodium
- 2 Potatoes Large, Peeled, Diced
- 1 cup Ham Cooked, Cut into cubes
- 1.5-2 cups Corn Frozen, Adjust according to your preference
- ¼ cup Cornstarch
- 1 cup Half and half Or ¾ cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley Finely chopped, Or you can use chives, For garnish
Instructions
- In a multi-functional slow cooker that has the "Saute" feature or something similar to that, add bacon and cook until brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a plate, lined with paper towel.
- Discard half the grease.
- Add butter and let it fully melt.
- Add onion, celery, carrots, garlic, thyme, rosemary, basil, salt, pepper, bay leaves and saute for a few minutes until onions become translucent and garlic is fragrant.
- Mix in cooked bacon, broth, potatoes, ham, corn. Note: Instead of mixing in bacon in the soup, you can keep it aside and use it as a topping, prior to serving.
- Cover and cook on High heat for 4 hours or until potatoes are tender.
- Make a cornstarch slurry by mixing together cornstarch with half and half in a small bowl. Pour this in the crockpot.
- Mix until combined.
- Let it continue cooking uncovered for 30-45 minutes on High heat, stirring occasionally, until chowder is thick and creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or chives and enjoy.
Notes
- Instead of ham, you can use shredded or diced rotisserie chicken.
- Topping options include fresh herbs like parsley, chives, basil or dill or freshly shredded cheese such as cheddar or mozzarella. Try crunchy toppings like classic oyster crackers or even croutons.
- Reserve the cooked bacon and use it as a crispy topping rather than mixing it in with the rest of the ingredients.
- For tanginess, you can mix in some sour cream or enjoy a dollop as a topping before serving.
- If chowder is too thick, mix in some broth. If it is too thin, continue cooking on High heat uncovered until excess liquid is reduced via evaporation.
- Add some red chili flakes or cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- Read additional tips and variations above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated in the microwave
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 11gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 867mgPotassium: 639mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2253IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 2mg
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