Description
Slow Cooker Corn Chowder is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This creamy, hearty chowder combines sweet corn, tender potatoes, and savory herbs for a delightful experience in every spoonful. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Enjoy it with crusty bread for a satisfying meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen)
- 4 medium russet potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for vegan option)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Husk and clean the corn; if using fresh, cut kernels off the cob. Chop onions and dice potatoes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- In the slow cooker, add sautéed onions, corn, potatoes, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika. Stir to combine.
- Cover and set the slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- For a creamier texture, blend with an immersion blender before serving but leave some chunks for texture.
- Stir in heavy cream just before serving; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg