Description
A hearty and creamy Slow Cooker Amish Corn Chowder featuring tender corn, potatoes, and a touch of bacon, slow-cooked to perfection for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
For Creaminess and Garnish
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ cup chopped cooked bacon (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: In your slow cooker, add corn kernels, diced potatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped celery, chopped carrot, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Stir to combine.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until all vegetables are tender and flavors meld together.
- Prepare Cream Mixture: About 30 minutes before serving, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Add Heavy Cream: Slowly whisk in the heavy cream to create a smooth, creamy mixture, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Combine Cream Mixture with Chowder: Pour the cream mixture into the slow cooker. Add chopped bacon if using and stir well to incorporate all ingredients.
- Thicken Chowder: Cover and cook on high for an additional 20 to 30 minutes until the chowder thickens to desired consistency.
- Serve: Ladle the chowder into bowls, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth and omit the bacon.
- For a creamier texture, partially blend the chowder using an immersion blender before adding the cream mixture.
- Use gluten-free flour to make this chowder gluten-free.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste depending on broth sodium content and personal preference.
