Slow Cooker Corn Chowder
Ingredients
The chowder base
-
1
pkg
Frozen Corn Kernels (32 oz) or 5 cups fresh
-
1
sm
Onion, diced
-
4
medium
Potatoes, peeled and cubed
-
2
medium
Carrots, diced
-
3
Tbsp
Butter
-
3
cloves
Garlic, minced (or 2 tsp garlic powder)
-
1
leaf
Bay Leaf
-
½
tsp
Dried Thyme Leaves (or 2 sprigs fresh)
-
1 ½
tsp
Kosher Salt (or 1 tsp table salt)
-
¾
tsp
Pepper
-
½
tsp
Smoked Paprika
-
1
can
Creamed Corn (15 oz)
-
4
cups
Chicken Stock, low sodium
To finish
-
5
Tbsp
Flour
-
1
cup
Half and Half
-
1
lb
Bacon, cooked and chopped (optional)
-
½
Red Bell Pepper
chopped
-
2
Tbsp
Parsley, fresh, chopped (or dried)
Instructions
- Combine the corn, onion, potatoes, carrots, butter, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, creamed corn, and chicken stock in a slow cooker. Mix well.
- Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours until the vegetables are tender.
- 30 minutes before serving, whisk the flour and half and half together until smooth, then add this mixture to the soup and stir.
- If using, stir in the cooked bacon and bell pepper, cover, and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Before serving, remove and discard the bay leaf, then stir in the parsley.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
8
Calories
375
Total fat
18g
Total carbohydrates
45g
Total protein
12g
Sodium
800mg
Cholesterol
30mg
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