Description
This Crockpot Corn Chowder is a comforting and creamy soup perfect for a cozy night in. Loaded with sweet corn, tender potatoes, and savory bacon, this easy-to-make chowder is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 32 ounces frozen corn
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled, diced into 1/2 inch pieces
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid:
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
Bacon and Thickener:
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced into small pieces
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: In a slow cooker, combine onion, corn, garlic, potatoes, thyme, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and chicken stock. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
- Prepare Bacon and Thickener: Before serving, cook bacon in a skillet. Whisk in flour until thick and gummy. Slowly whisk in heavy cream a few tablespoons at a time until absorbed. Continue until desired consistency.
- Combine and Serve: Whisk the cream mixture into the slow cooker. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
