slow cooker corn chowder bacon (Print)

Creamy chowder with sweet corn, potatoes, bacon, and vegetables simmered slowly for comforting goodness.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
02 - 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
04 - 2 medium carrots, diced
05 - 2 celery stalks, diced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Meats

07 - 8 slices bacon, diced

→ Liquids

08 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
09 - 1 cup heavy cream
10 - 1 cup whole milk

→ Seasonings

11 - 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
12 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
13 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

→ Optional Garnishes

15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
16 - Extra cooked bacon bits

# Method:

01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook diced bacon until rendered and crispy. Transfer bacon onto a paper towel-lined plate, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon fat.
02 - Using the reserved bacon fat, sauté onion, carrots, and celery in the same skillet for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables are softened.
03 - Transfer sautéed vegetables, corn kernels, diced russet potatoes, garlic, and half of the cooked bacon into a slow cooker.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, then stir in salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and dried thyme until well blended.
05 - Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
06 - With a potato masher or immersion blender, gently mash a portion of potatoes and corn in the slow cooker to achieve desired thickness.
07 - Stir in heavy cream and whole milk. Cook uncovered on high for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until chowder is heated through.
08 - Taste chowder and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper as preferred.
09 - Ladle hot chowder into bowls. Finish with remaining bacon bits and chopped chives.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready with minimal effort while you work or relax
  • Deep flavor thanks to layers of sautéed vegetables and bacon
  • Flexible for different diets and pantry substitutions
  • Perfect comfort food for cold evenings
02 -
  • Hardy chowder that reheats beautifully
  • Loaded with vegetables and high in fiber
  • Gluten free with the right broth
03 -
  • If you want the bacon extra crispy cook the reserved garnish separately and sprinkle on right before serving
  • Never skip sautéing the vegetables in bacon fat it transforms their flavor into something deeper and cozier For the richest soup do not rush the slow cook setting The best chowder is one where the flavors have time to meld together

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