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Slow Cooker Potato Corn Chowder

Potato Corn Chowder is creamy, thick, flavorful and easy to make in the slow cooker. This recipe for corn chowder features tender chunks of potato and creamy corn. Top it with crispy bacon for the most delicious chowder recipe!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 303 kcal
Course: Soup , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 12 ounces frozen corn*
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 4 sprigs of fresh thyme
  • 4 ½ cups chicken stock, homemade or store bought
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground chicken bouillon (optional but highly recommended)
  • ½ to 1 cup heavy cream
  • 12 ounces bacon, cooked until crispy and chopped

Instructions

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  1. Place the potatoes, the corn, onion, garlic, and thyme in the slow cooker. Pour the chicken broth over. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add the chicken bouillon (if using). Stir well.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6 - 7 hours or on high for 3 - 4 hours or until the potatoes are tender and cooked through.
  3. Scoop out some of the potatoes onto a plate. Mash the potatoes with a fork and return to the crock pot, stirring them in to thicken the broth.
  4. Stir in heavy cream cover, and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes.
  5. Serve hot garnished with bacon

Notes

  • You can use fresh or canned corn.

Nutrition Information

Calories 303kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 458mg (19%) Potassium 313mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Vitamin A 55IU (1%) Vitamin C 7.1mg (8%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 303

% Daily Value*

Calories 303kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 458mg 19%
Potassium 313mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Vitamin A 55IU 1%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 8%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.