The weather outside yesterday was overcast, with intermittent sprinkles, and as soon as I had looked out the window, I quickly decided corn chowder would be on the dinner menu. I knew my day would be packed with gardening, cleaning and running errands, so I pulled out the crock pot and tossed {almost} everything in.
I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling pretty pumped about this fall. As soon as the tomato harvest is over, I have a feeling I’ll be spending more time in my footed pajamas than in the garden.
* You can make this recipe without the bacon, but everything is better with bacon if you ask me.
Easy Crock Pot Meals – Corn Chowder with Bacon, Potatoes and Chives
Ingredients
3 cups corn kernels {I used fresh corn}
8 oz small potatoes, quartered
8 slices cooked bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper to taste
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups milk {I used 2%}
1/4 cup butter
Instructions
- Combine the first 8 ingredients in slow cooker, cover and cook high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.
- Stir in milk and butter and cook for an additional hour.
Notes
Serve with warm rolls or buttered toast.
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Jenn says
I love the perfect layers of the ingrediants in lines 🙂 It looks great for the pictures! Do you do this with non-photo op dinners as well? 🙂
Mavis says
LOL Must.Line.Up.Vegetables.
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Mavis says
I love you Kathy. Thanks for the tip. I’m going to look into this! 🙂
Kathy says
Here’s a link, hope this works for you.
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Kathy says
I live by my Fix-It-And-Forget it cookbook. Love your blog Mavis, giving me TONS of ideas for cooking, storing and saving. Although I can say I make a pretty mean apple butter and pumpkin soup. Also garden for next year. Thanks for sharing.
Mavis says
You bet! Thanks for being here. 🙂
Alysha in Seattle says
I’m TOTALLY making this when it gets ‘chilly’ again (this weekend perhaps?). Getting home from work and being thrown into the “after-school-work-chores-make-dinner” witching hour means this recipe will be used a lot this fall. Anything to give me more T-I-M-E. And thanks for all the garden porn this summer. I’m able to live the gardeners life vicariously though your website. Works for me. 🙂
jenny says
Making this right now!! But I put in leftover turkey….one can only make so much turkey soup!!
Mavis says
I bet it’s good with turkey too.
jenny says
It was tasty!! I did use a cup less of milk (I only had whole milk) and thickened the broth with cornstarch.
Jamie B says
How much cornstarch did you use Jenny? Thanks!
Lyn says
I made it the other day and my husband likes it a lot.
Molly says
I made this yesterday and was so cheerful all day at work knowing dinner was made. YUM!
Mavis says
It’s the best soup ever!
Deb says
I love corn chowder, this recipe is da bomb! I made this today and we had it for dinner with homemade rosemary/garlic bread.
I didn’t have chives so I added a handful of chopped red and green bell peppers for extra flavor and color.
This is definitely a keeper 🙂
Johanne says
Forgive my absolute, total ignorance, but when you say 8 0z. potatoes, do I weigh it? What is a rough equivalent in cup measurements? Again, so sorry for this fool hardy question. You are my favorite blogger EVER!!!
Susan says
This soup was amazing!!! I made it last night and added some torn up fresh Kale from my garden — sooooo yummy. I’ve already shared the recipe with friends and can’t wait for today’s lunch leftovers. Thanks for introducing me to such a delicious recipe. Your blog is da bomb!!!!
Jody says
Marvis,
A friend shared your website! I love it!!
A love that crock pot cookbook and use it frequently
Mavis says
That book is awesome!
Holly Sieger says
Have never made nor eaten corn chowder before but the ingredients look yummy! Will give this a try!
Erika says
Trying this out today. Didn’t have quite enough bacon, but should still come out pretty tasty.
Mavis says
Don’t worry, it will Erika. 🙂
queen of string says
This is in my slow cooker right now, super quick and easy, cna wait!
Debbie says
I am a vegan and I made this with soy milk, earth balance and fakin bacon and it was delicious. I just put all the ingredients in the pot.
Thanks for the recipe I am going to make this again
tMary says
I wanted to try this recipe but I have a child with a severe dairy allergy, so I’m thrilled to hear the vegan version worked for Debbie. Thanks Debbie!
sharon says
How many cups does 8 ounces of potatoes come out to?
Mavis says
2 cups I think.
Adrienne says
If I wanted to add shrimp..when do you think I should add it in?
Toniah says
I was so excited to try this….I added all the ingredients at once. 🙁 By adding the milk & butter from the beginning, is it still ok?
Mavis Butterfield says
I’ve always added my milk and butter at the end.
Crystal says
How many people does this serve? I need to bring lunch for a group of 8 people, and am wondering if I need to adjust the recipe at all, or if it should be enough.
Stephanie in Utah says
I just want to let you know this recipe has become a staple among our dinner rotations! Thanks for the recipe. I’ve been making it for years now. I always add more potatoes, and I don’t put the bacon in the crockpot, I cook it on the stove when the soup is almost done so we can crumble fresh cooked bacon on top of our chowder. We’re going to have this for dinner tonight with a nice crusty baguette we bought from a bakery yesterday!
Stephanie in Utah says
I forgot to mention I also add a teaspoon of thyme, adds a nice boost to the flavor!
Mavis Butterfield says
Thanks Stephanie. I am looking forward to making this again soon. 🙂