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Crockpot corn chowder features sweet corn, chunks of tender potatoes, and smokey bacon slow cooked to perfection in a cream-based soup that is so cozy for anytime of year!
An Alliteration: Crockpot Corn Chowder
I’m a huge fan of thick, hearty soups. I absolutely love my corn and pumpkin chowder that I make on the stovetop (and if you haven’t tried it yet, I encourage you to get it on your list!), however, I don’t always have time for a stovetop soup so this crockpot corn chowder is super convenient.
I can have this crockpot corn chowder in the slow cooker all day to allow it to develop flavor then come back to it at the end of the day with dinner already done! The ease of this corn chowder in the slow cooker can’t be beat. It’s just as creamy and thick as the stovetop versions but this just makes life a little bit simpler! Serve this with buttery, tender, fluffy biscuits or these cheddar, bacon and green onion biscuits.
Recipe Tips and Variations
- Swap the pork bacon for turkey bacon if you can’t have pork. It does make the soup a little more lean because you won’t have as much fat from the pork bacon but it will still have that smokey flavor.
- If fresh corn is in season, use it! Frozen corn works great too. This particular crockpot corn chowder uses canned.
- Keep the skin on your potatoes if you prefer that texture. You can also use butter/gold potatoes.
- I do not recommend using the Instant Pot for this. If stovetop if your only option, you would follow the steps in the recipe card and allow it to simmer on the stovetop for 25 minutes.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Allow corn chowder to come to room temperature before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, reheat in a pot on the stovetop until warmed through or in the microwave.
I do not suggest freezing this soup as the half and half may separate when reheating from frozen.
Crockpot Corn Chowder
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 14.75 ounce (418 ml) canned creamed corn
- 15.25 ounce (432 ml) can whole kernel corn
- 2 cups (473 ml) low sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces (227 g) bacon, chopped and divided
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (473 ml) half and half
- Green onions or chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Place potatoes, cream of corn, corn kernels, chicken broth, 4 ounces of bacon, onion, salt, and pepper into the insert of your crockpot, stir to mix well.2 pounds large russet potatoes, 14.75 ounce (418 ml) canned creamed corn, 15.25 ounce (432 ml) can whole kernel corn, 2 cups (473 ml) low sodium chicken broth, 1 large onion, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, 4 ounces (113 ½ g) bacon
- Cook on low for 7 hours or high for 5 hours, or until potatoes are fork tender.
- While the soup is cooking, cook the other 4 ounces of bacon in skillet until crispy and chop into fine pieces.4 ounces (113 ½ g) bacon
- Before serving, add in the butter, half and half, and the chopped bacon.4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter, 2 cups (473 ml) half and half
- Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes then serve! Top with more bacon and green onions or chives.Green onions or chives
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Photographs by Jess Gaertner Creative
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This looks yummy! I will give it a try! I love my crockpot! I didn’t hear your Friends news before, so that is cool. My hubby will not be happy. I honeymooned on a vineyard 2 years ago, I mention this as I see you have a lot wine. I found out the hard way that not all of them age well in the basement, so I thought I would mention to ask when buying when best to drink. We bought tons of in the past few years, and are now drinking it before we buy more. Happy wedding planning to you!
If it’s not everyone it’ll be a total fail of a comeback season but I’ll wait it out and see. I freaking loved Friends and eh hem… So did Josh ha. Shh. Also, you should learn by now – check the price and THEN try on ;)
WHAT?????????? I had not heard the news about Friends! That is CRAZY AMAZING!!!! I literally know every single episode by heart. Ok, a little too well. :)
Ok, pardon the exclamations. Your soup looks absolutely amazing.
Happy, happy day!
I just heard about via How Sweet It Is (aka Jessica) and OMG I am so excited!!
This soup looks delicious!! Cant wait to give it a try!
I haven’t heard about these hackings! Not cool…
It’s definitely still soup weather here, and corn chowder is one of my favorites! Yours look absolutely amazing! I think I might be the only person in the world who was never into Friends…I know, right? :)
Julie, you’re like a mind reader! I’ve been craving corn chowder ALL week. Mmmm, now I just HAVE to make some.
I don’t know whether to be excited or nervous at the idea of Friends coming back…I can’t believe they’re going to get all of the cast back for a season and I don’t know if it’s something that’s better living in my memory. Saying that, I’ll definitely be watching!
I heard about Friends and I can’t believe it!!! I really thought it was a prank at first, but I am SO excited!
I love corn chowder, and this is a great one for a busy day! Would love to come home to this on a chilly evening!