Description
Crockpot Corn Chowder is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days. This creamy dish combines fresh sweet corn, Yukon Gold potatoes, and savory spices to create a delightful meal that warms the soul. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can enjoy a bowl of this delicious chowder any night of the week. Perfect as a starter or main course, it brings back cherished memories of cozy family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh sweet corn kernels (about 6 ears)
- 2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, diced (about 2 medium potatoes)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or milk for a lighter version)
- 4 slices cooked bacon bits (optional)
- 2 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and dicing the potatoes.
- Optional: Sauté the onions in a skillet over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add sautéed onions (if used), potatoes, corn, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper to the crockpot. Stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- For a creamier texture, use an immersion blender to puree half of the chowder.
- Stir in heavy cream before serving and top with crispy bacon bits if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 – 7 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg