{"id":1286,"date":"2026-02-02T14:09:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T14:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1286"},"modified":"2026-02-02T14:09:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T14:09:23","slug":"slow-cooker-corn-and-potato-chowder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1286","title":{"rendered":"Slow Cooker Corn and Potato Chowder"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Slow Cooker Corn and Potato Chowder<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This <strong>Slow Cooker Corn and Potato Chowder<\/strong> is creamy, comforting, and packed with hearty vegetables. Made effortlessly in a crockpot, it\u2019s the perfect cozy soup for cold days, busy weeknights, or whenever you want a warm, filling meal with minimal effort.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why You\u2019ll Love This Chowder<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Easy <strong>dump-and-go slow cooker recipe<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Rich, creamy texture without being heavy<\/li>\n<li>Budget-friendly ingredients<\/li>\n<li>Perfect for meal prep and leftovers<\/li>\n<li>Comfort food the whole family loves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Ingredients (Serves 4\u20136)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Main Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced (Yukon Gold or Russet)<\/li>\n<li>3 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned\u2014drained)<\/li>\n<li>1 small onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>3 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)<\/li>\n<li>1 cup whole milk<\/li>\n<li>1 cup heavy cream<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons butter<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon paprika<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon dried thyme<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Optional Add-Ins<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00bd cup shredded cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup cooked bacon bits<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup chopped celery<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup carrots, diced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Instructions (Step by Step)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>1. Prepare the Vegetables<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Peel and dice the potatoes into small, even cubes.<\/li>\n<li>Chop the onion and mince the garlic.<\/li>\n<li>If using fresh corn, remove kernels from the cob.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em>Uniform potato pieces ensure even cooking.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Add Ingredients to the Slow Cooker<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Place potatoes, corn, onion, garlic, celery, and carrots (if using) into the slow cooker.<\/li>\n<li>Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth.<\/li>\n<li>Add salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.<\/li>\n<li>Stir gently to combine.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>3. Slow Cook<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Cover and cook:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>LOW for 6\u20137 hours<\/strong>, or<\/li>\n<li><strong>HIGH for 3\u20134 hours<\/strong>,<br \/>\nuntil potatoes are tender.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>4. Thicken the Chowder<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.<\/li>\n<li>Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.<\/li>\n<li>Slowly whisk in milk and cream until smooth.<\/li>\n<li>Cook until slightly thickened.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>5. Finish the Chowder<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Pour the creamy mixture into the slow cooker.<\/li>\n<li>Stir well.<\/li>\n<li>Use a potato masher to lightly mash some of the potatoes for thickness (optional).<\/li>\n<li>Cover and cook on LOW for an additional <strong>20\u201330 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>6. Final Touches<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Taste and adjust seasoning.<\/li>\n<li>Stir in cheese or bacon if desired.<\/li>\n<li>Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Serving Suggestions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Serve hot with crusty bread or biscuits<\/li>\n<li>Top with green onions or parsley<\/li>\n<li>Add a side salad for a complete meal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Yukon Gold potatoes give the creamiest texture<br \/>\nMash only part of the soup for a chunky-creamy balance<br \/>\nAdd dairy at the end to prevent curdling<br \/>\nTastes even better the next day<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Variations<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vegan Version:<\/strong> Use plant milk and vegan butter<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cheesy Chowder:<\/strong> Add extra cheddar<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spicy Twist:<\/strong> Add cayenne or chili flakes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protein Boost:<\/strong> Add shredded chicken or ham<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Storage &amp; Reheating<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Refrigerator: up to <strong>4 days<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Freezer: up to <strong>2 months<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Reheat gently on stovetop or microwave<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Slow Cooker Corn and Potato Chowder &nbsp; This Slow Cooker Corn and Potato Chowder is creamy, comforting, and packed&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1287,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1286","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home","category-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1286","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1286"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1286\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1288,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1286\/revisions\/1288"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1287"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1286"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1286"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1286"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}