PINTEREST Friendly – Crock Pot Recipe – Slow Cooker Corn Chowder
Slow Cooker Corn Chowder
2016-02-05 14:28:41
Serves 8
As promised, I have another great slow cooker recipe for you. I used an old family favorite and updated it for the crock pot. Based on my family's love for this recipe, I thought I should share it with you. My children and husband all had second servings. Chowder is one of the comfort foods that can be used with many different ingredients, including corn. The key to a great chowder is onion, celery and butter. You must saute them well to get the depth of flavor in your chowder. It really makes a world of difference, having tried to make the recipe by skipping this step to save time. The chowder was not nearly as good. If possible I recommend using a sweet organic corn, this will also help to make this recipe outstanding. Please let me know what you think of this recipe. Bon Appétit,
Cecelia
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Total Time
4 hr 15 min
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped for garnish
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 stalks celery, sliced finely
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 12 cups chicken or vegetable stock (enough to cover chopped potatoes)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 8 medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups frozen sweet corn
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (save a little for garnish)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 scallions, sliced for garnish
- Gluten Free: omit flour
Instructions
- In a large saute pan, fry bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside. In the same pan add butter, onion, and celery. Sauté until onion and celery are tender and translucent. Then add flour and allow to cook about 2 – 3 minutes, or until flour is lightly browned. Transfer to crock pot and gradually stir in chicken stock, parsley and thyme, continue mixing until flour is dissolved, then add in the chopped potatoes. Set crock pot on high for 4 hours, mixing every hour. 30 minutes before the four hour time is up, add corn and mix well, wait 15 more minutes and add grated cheese and heavy cream. Mix until cheese is melted. Allow to warm through for the remaining 15 minutes. Test to make sure it is warmed through, adjust time accordingly. The temperature settings can vary greatly on crock pots. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chives, cheddar cheese and bacon. Serve immediately.
- Gluten Free Directions: In a large sauté pan, fry bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside. In the same pan add butter, onion, and celery. Sauté until onion and celery are tender and translucent. Transfer to crock pot and gradually stir in chicken stock, parsley and thyme, then add in the chopped potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Mix again. Set crock pot on high for 4 hours, mixing every hour. 30 minutes before the four-hour time is up, add corn and mix well, wait 15 more minutes and add grated cheese and heavy cream. Mix until cheese is melted. Allow to warm through for the remaining 15 minutes. Test to make sure it is warmed through, adjust time accordingly. The temperature settings can vary greatly on crock pots. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with scallions, cheddar cheese and bacon. Serve immediately.
- Vegetarian Option: Use vegetable stock and omit the bacon.
Notes
- Vegetarian Option: Use vegetable stock and omit the bacon.
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Slow Cooker Corn Chowder – this recipe is easy to make. And based on my family’s high approval, I thought you would enjoy this comfort food recipe.
Bon Appetit, Cecelia
Cecelia… I’m not finding corn in the ingredients list! How much and what kind? It looks yummy!
Well Demi, thank you for pointing that out. I did fix it and you need about 2 cups of frozen petite sweet corn for the recipe. Thank you for stopping by and the the proof reading! Have a terrific day!