Description
Cozy Slow Cooker Amish Corn Chowder is a comforting and easy-to-make dish that brings the flavors of home to your table. This creamy chowder, packed with sweet corn, tender potatoes, and savory spices, is perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh corn (or canned/ frozen)
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop the potatoes, onion, and bell pepper (if using).
- Layer Ingredients: In the slow cooker, add the diced potatoes, corn, onion, and bell pepper.
- Season: Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and thyme evenly over the vegetables.
- Add Liquids: Pour the vegetable or chicken broth over the layered ingredients.
- Cover: Put the lid on the slow cooker and set it to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir in Cream: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the heavy cream and milk. Allow it to heat through.
- Add Butter: Just before serving, add a tablespoon of butter for extra creaminess.
- Garnish: Top with fresh parsley if using, and give it a final stir.
Notes
- Using fresh corn adds a sweet burst of flavor.
- Increase garlic powder or add cayenne for a spicier chowder.
- Top with cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese.
- For a vegan version, use coconut cream and vegetable broth.
- Fresh dill or chives can also be used.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: N/A