Description
A rich and comforting creamy corn chowder made in the crockpot with tender potatoes, sweet corn, smoky bacon, and a velvety blend of cream cheese and seasonings. Perfect for a cozy meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned & drained)
- 24 oz honey gold baby potatoes, diced into 12 small pieces each
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic or jarlic
- 4 1/2 cups unsalted chicken broth
- 1 stick salted butter (Land O’Lakes preferred)
- 6-8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (reserve some for garnish)
- 1 tbsp bacon drippings (about 1-1 1/2 tbsp, adds smoky flavor)
- 1 tbsp Badia Complete Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Knorr’s Chicken Bouillon seasoning
- Fresh cracked black pepper to taste (generous)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed into a ladle of soup before adding back in
- Optional toppings: shredded cheddar, scallions, parsley, extra bacon
Instructions
- Cook bacon until crispy, crumble some for garnish, and reserve drippings.
- In a crockpot, combine corn, diced potatoes, diced onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, butter, bacon drippings, Badia Complete Seasoning, Knorr’s Chicken Bouillon, and cracked black pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in softened cream cheese until fully incorporated.
- Mix cornstarch with a ladle of hot soup, then add back to crockpot to thicken chowder. Cook for an additional 10–15 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with crumbled bacon and optional toppings like shredded cheddar, scallions, or parsley.
Notes
- You can use fresh, frozen, or canned corn depending on availability.
- Adjust the amount of seasoning and bacon drippings to taste for a smoky, savory flavor.
- For a richer chowder, use half-and-half or heavy cream instead of cream cheese.
- Chowder can be stored in the refrigerator for 3–4 days and reheated gently on the stove.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 65mg