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Creamy Potato Corn Chowder

A delightful and warming chowder featuring creamy potatoes and sweet corn, perfect for cold evenings or family meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 cups potatoes, peeled and diced Starchy varieties like Russets or Yukon Golds work best.
  • 2 cups corn kernels Fresh corn off the cob is best, but frozen is a good substitute.
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 ribs celery, sliced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 cup half-and-half (or ¾ cup heavy cream) Substitutes can include whole milk or non-dairy milk.
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or 2 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika Optional.
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¾–1¼ tsp kosher salt Adjust to taste.
  • 2–3 green onions for topping

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Add Ingredients to the Slow Cooker: Combine the diced potatoes, corn, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, vegetable broth, thyme, bay leaf, smoked paprika (if using), black pepper, and kosher salt in your slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low or High: Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or on HIGH for 2½–3½ hours, until the potatoes are tender.
  • Prepare the Thickener: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually add ½ cup of the hot chowder liquid and whisk until smooth.
  • Incorporate the Thickener: Stir the thickener back into the chowder and add the half-and-half. Cook on LOW for an additional 15–20 minutes.
  • Adjust Seasonings: Remove the bay leaf, taste, and adjust salt if needed. If desired, mash a few potatoes directly in the slow cooker.
  • Serve: Ladle the chowder into bowls and top with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of black pepper.

Notes

This chowder is versatile! Feel free to customize with additional spices or ingredients based on your dietary needs. Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3-4 days; freezes well for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4g
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