Slow Cooker Corn Chowder is a comforting dish that’s easy to make. Serve with some crusty bread, this soup is a family favorite.

Slow Cooker Corn Chowder

Soup season is upon us, right smack in the middle of the busiest of seasons. Which for me personally feels like the perfect time to embrace the love of soups and stews. 

Not only are they comforting, but many of the favorites that my family enjoys are also made in the slow cooker. You know that’s a win in my book! They can slow cook away all day long. At dinner time when you’ve hopefully accomplished a ton from your to-do list, you can sit down and actually enjoy a homecooked meal.

I’ll list some of my favorite slow cooker soups and stews below so be sure to scroll all the way down after you’ve drooled over this newest addition to our collection. Slow Cooker Corn Chowder is loaded with taste and is simple to prepare. You can easily customize this soup to suit the tastes of your family, can’t beat that.

What ingredients do you need to make this soup?

• Red potatoes
• Onion
• Corn
• Chicken broth
• Salt & pepper
• Half and Half
• Cornstarch
• Bacon
• Garnish: green onions & cheddar cheese

Some tips that will help along the way:

• Yellow onion can be used instead of red onion.
• In a super hurry? Use a bag of frozen diced hash brown potatoes instead of chopping the red potatoes.
• Another in a hurry time-saver for you. Costco sells a huge bag of real bacon pieces that really are perfect for mixing into soups.
• A touch of sour cream on top is tasty also.
• You can certainly add in additional seasonings based on preferences: dried rosemary, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, sriracha.

Simple steps to make this dinner a reality:

Add the potatoes, onion, corn, chicken broth, salt, and pepper into the slow cooker. Stir to combine. Place lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours.

Whisk together half and half and the cornstarch. 

 

Pour into the soup, stir to combine completely. Place the lid back onto the slow cooker and cook for approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour until slightly thickened.

Stir the cooked and crumbled bacon into the soup before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions and cheddar cheese if desired.

Other tasty slow cooker soups to enjoy:

• Slow Cooker Cheesy Taco Soup
• Slow Cooker Ham & Potato Soup
• Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana (Olive Garden copycat recipe)
• Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup

Corn is amazing, give these recipes a try too:

• Cheesy Slow Cooker Corn
• Summer Corn Salad
• Creamed Corn Corn Muffins
• Slow Cooker Fiesta Bean Dip

Yield: 6-8 servings

Slow Cooker Corn Chowder

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Slow Cooker Corn Chowder is a comforting dish that's easy to make. Serve with some crusty bread, this soup is a family favorite.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 4 hours

Additional Time 30 minutes

Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1" cubes
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 2 12 ounce bags frozen whole kernel corn
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups half and half
• 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 pound bacon cooked & crumbled
• Garnish: green onions sliced & shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Into the slow cooker add the potatoes, onion, corn, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
3. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
4. Whisk together the half and half and cornstarch. Pour into the soup and stir until thoroughly combined.
5. Place the lid back on the slow cooker and continue cooking for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
6. Stir in bacon prior to serving.
7. Garnish with sliced green onions and shredded cheddar cheese.