This creamy corn chowder is packed with sweet summer corn and tender chunks of potatoes. An easy and flavorful meal for any day of the week!

Slow cooker summer corn chowder recipe from @bakedbyrachel

I’m a huge fan of using my slow cooker year round. If you weren’t already aware of that…you are now! I know many reserve them for the colder months, but they’re really such a handy appliance all year long.

With school starting back up around the country, I knew sharing an easy slow cooker dinner idea would be perfect! It means dinner will be ready when you are, no hassle after a long day at work and it means more time to spend with family and friends! Always a win win!

I named this recipe “Summer” corn chowder simply because it is Summer, but I also used fresh sweet Summer corn. One of the great things about corn chowder is how easily adaptable it is. You can make it year round with fresh, canned or frozen corn. I’ll absolutely be enjoying a batch of this again soon! It’s so comforting and packed full of flavor. A keeper for sure!

Slow cooker summer corn chowder recipe from @bakedbyrachel

Dust off your slow cooker and add this easy creamy Summer corn chowder to your dinner plans! It’s packed full of sweet Summer corn, tender chunks of potatoes and lots lots more! This is the perfect blend of sweet corn flavors and creamy potato soup, combined into one incredible dish! So much flavor, it’s hard to resist!

It’s great to have an arsenal of incredible, easy and flavorful recipes the entire family will love and this one is an absolute keeper.

My slow cooker just might have a permanent spot on the counter soon, so be on the look-out for even more delicious dinner ideas! Until then, be sure to give this corn chowder a try and check out the archives for even more tasty slow cooker recipes!

Slow cooker summer corn chowder recipe from @bakedbyrachel

Slow cooker summer corn chowder recipe from @bakedbyrachel
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Slow Cooker Summer Corn Chowder

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
Yield: 4 plus
This creamy corn chowder is packed with sweet summer corn and tender chunks of potatoes. An easy and flavorful meal for any day of the week!

Ingredients
 

  • 1 C yellow onion, chopped
  • 3/4 C red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 C celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5-6 ears of corn or roughly 4C whole corn kernels
  • 4 C russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp white or black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
  • 3 C chicken broth
  • 1 C heavy cream
  • 3 Tb all purpose flour*
  • 4-6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
  • Chives or green onions for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Puree 1 cup corn with 1 cup chicken broth. Set aside. 
  • Add all remaining seasonings and vegetables to the slow cooker, reserving the last four ingredients for later. 
  • Pour pureed corn into the slow cooker, stir to combine. 
  • Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 8. 
  • After 4 hours, whisk together flour and heavy cream until smooth. Pour into slow cooker and stir to combine well. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes. 
  • Serve with bacon and chives or green onions. 

Notes

Recipe serves roughly 4-8.
*Use 1 1/2Tb cornstarch in place of the flour to make this gluten free.
An original recipe from Baked by Rachel
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. Nutrition information can vary for a variety of reasons. For the most accurate data, use your preferred nutrition calculator with the actual ingredients you used to make this recipe.
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Corn, Dinner, Slow cooker