Potato Corn Chowder Crock Pot
Savor the comforting flavors of this creamy Potato Corn Chowder made effortlessly in your crock pot. Packed with hearty russet potatoes, sweet bites of tender corn, and a velvety blend of chicken broth and heavy cream, this slow-cooked soup is the epitome of cozy indulgence. A hint of thyme and a buttery onion-garlic base lend depth, while optional crumbled bacon and fresh chives elevate each bowl with a touch of gourmet flair. Perfect for busy weeknights or a nourishing family dinner, this crock pot recipe requires minimal prep and delivers maximum flavor. Pair it with crusty bread for a truly soul-warming meal you'll crave all year long.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large (about 2 lbs) Russet potatoes
- 3 cups Frozen corn kernels
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup (crumbled) Cooked bacon (optional)
- 0.25 cup Chopped chives or green onions (optional)
Instructions
Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes (about 1/2-inch). Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic mixture, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until the flour is fully incorporated. This will help thicken the chowder.
Transfer the flour mixture to the crock pot. Add the diced potatoes, frozen corn, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything to combine.
Set the crock pot to cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
Once the potatoes are tender, use a potato masher to gently mash some of the potatoes in the crock pot. This will create a naturally creamy texture while still leaving chunks of potatoes intact.
Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes on LOW to heat through.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. If desired, stir in crumbled cooked bacon for added flavor.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives or green onions. Pair with crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6042 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.7 g | 220% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.0 g | 425% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 468 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 9869 mg | 429% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 957.6 g | 348% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 84.0 g | 300% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.3 g | ||
| Protein | 187.0 g | 374% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 779 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 51.5 mg | 286% | |
| Potassium | 23818 mg | 507% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
