Slow Cooker Amish Corn Chowder
This cozy, comforting chowder is the perfect set-it-and-forget-it meal. Packed with sweet corn, tender potatoes, smoky bacon, and a rich, creamy base, it’s a slow cooker classic that feels like a hug in a bowl. Perfect for busy days, cold nights, or when you just want something warm and nourishing.
Ingredients
- 4 cups corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned (drained and rinsed)
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 medium potatoes peeled and diced
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth low-sodium preferred
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half, whole milk, or coconut milk
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- In your slow cooker, combine corn, diced onion, potatoes, broth, garlic, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir to mix.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until slightly nutty.
- Slowly whisk in heavy cream and stir until slightly thickened to make a roux-based sauce.
- Add the creamy roux mixture to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Stir in the crumbled bacon.
- Turn slow cooker to high and cook uncovered for 30 minutes to thicken. Adjust consistency with extra broth or milk if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired. Great with crusty bread or cornbread.
Notes
Try swapping bacon for smoked turkey or make it vegetarian by skipping the meat. Add shredded cheese or a splash of hot sauce for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal
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