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Steaming hot Crockpot Corn Chowder in a bowl, garnished with fresh parsley and croutons.

Ultimate Crockpot Corn Chowder

The ultimate Crockpot Corn Chowder is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines the natural sweetness of corn with savory elements like bacon and potatoes. This recipe guides you through the perfect balance of flavors and textures for an exceptional crockpot chowder.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices of bacon, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 4 cups of frozen or canned corn kernels
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup of heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Crockpot
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Spoon
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan, leaving the bacon grease behind.
  2. Add the diced onion to the bacon grease and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute, until fragrant.
  4. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to a crockpot.
  5. Add the corn, diced potatoes, chicken or vegetable broth, heavy cream, and dried thyme. Stir to combine.
  6. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve the Crockpot Corn Chowder hot, garnished with the crispy bacon pieces.

Notes

The key to the perfect Crockpot Corn Chowder is to build a flavorful base by sautéing the onions and garlic in the bacon grease, and then letting the ingredients meld together in the slow-cooking crockpot. The addition of heavy cream at the end adds a velvety richness to the chowder. This recipe can be easily adjusted to your taste preferences, such as using different types of potatoes or adding additional vegetables.