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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
- 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
- 8 ounces (227 g) bacon, chopped and divided
- 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.
- 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.
- Before serving, add in the butter, half and half, and the chopped bacon.
- Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes then serve! Top with more bacon and green onions or chives.
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Photographs by Jess Gaertner Creative
I would love a Friends reunion so much, but I don’t think it will ever happen! I watched an interview Lisa Kudrow did not long ago and she seemed annoyed with all the Friends questions, like she was over it. Boo.
I’m in Seattle right now and it’s cold and rainy and I want a big bowl of this chowder!
I’m actually a little scared that they are going to ruin Friends and it won’t be the same! I’ve seriously almost stressed over this: “Emma is like 11 now, and what about Monica and CHandlers twins? And Joey moved to LA for that spin off that didn’t work? What will become of them!” I know. Lame. It’s sort of like seeing your high school crust after 10 years and realizing that he really isn’t as great as you though, I know WAY over thinking this! BUT I know that chowder will be awesome so I’ll just console myself with some that!
I love any chance to make a delicious dinner in our crock pot! Sweet corn is my favorite summer ingredient!
Yes I heard that Freinds rumor too- I feel like nothing can really compare to the original but I’m optimistic!!
Friends is literally the best show of all time. I know basically every ep by heart… thats probably not good to admit. This new season could either be really good or realllllly bad! I hope they do it well! :) Ill just have to slurp up this soup to make me feel better ;)
I’ve always wondered if they’d come back with a movie. It would be AWESOME!!
I want a chowder for lunch now. This, to be precise :)
It looks so good, Julie! And you’re right, there’s still time to enjoy this warm meal during this slowly arriving spring!
Looks fantastic, Julie! I’m always on the hunt for new crockpot recipes. Adding this to my list!
I love chowder. And love it even more when you can dump everything into one pot and let it slow cook! Yay for these recipes! Lovely post.
Comfort in a bowl! :)
This chowder looks like comfort in a bowl!