There's nothing quite like a hearty bowl of chowder on a cold winter day. And when that chowder is made in a crock pot, it's even better. This potato and corn chowder is a thick, creamy soup made with potatoes, frozen corn and topped with plenty of crumbled bacon.
The result is a delicious and comforting soup that will warm you from the inside out that's perfect for a winter meal. So if you're looking for an easy way to make a delicious winter soup, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.
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This is a budget-friendly recipe that's easy to make and can be left to cook while you go about your day. And as an added bonus, it reheats nicely too if you have leftovers.
Serving homemade soup for dinner is easy when you add a side salad and a few slices of No Knead Bread. I mean, can you have soup without bread? I also love that this recipe is an economical meal.
Looking for more slow cooker recipes to add to your Weekly Meal Plan? Try my Tomato Sauce and Meatballs served over spaghetti, Bacon Wrapped BBQ Chicken, Turkey Breast or my mom's Pot Roast - Sunday Dinner at it's BEST!
Table of Contents
- What to serve with corn chowder for dinner?
- Tips for Cooking Soup in a Slow Cooker
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Directions
- Top Tip
- Add the Heavy Cream
- Before You Begin!
- Serving Tips
- Storage Tips
- Freezing Tips
- Thawing and Reheating Tips
- More Recipes to Love
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
What to serve with corn chowder for dinner?
Corn chowder is a hearty soup that is perfect for a winter dinner. to make it heartier, try adding protein like chicken with this recipe for Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup or ham with this recipe for Ham Bone and Potato Soup.
To round out the meal, add a green salad and crusty bread. For the salad, use a mix of greens, such as romaine lettuce, spinach, and arugula.
You can add roasted vegetables, such as cherry tomatoes, red onion, and roasted beets to the salad. Then finish it with a simple vinaigrette, or my homemade ranch salad dressing.
For the bread, choose a family favorite like my homemade wheat bread. Slice the bread into thick pieces and serve with butter. This simple meal will satisfy your hunger without being too heavy.
Tips for Cooking Soup in a Slow Cooker
Sprinkle the potatoes and corn with the flour before you add the chicken broth. This will help thicken the soup as it cooks.
Make sure you check the potatoes after they've been cooking for awhile in the slow cooker. The newer slow cookers tend to cook things really fast, so be careful. You definitely do not want the potatoes overcooked as you'll end up with mashed potato soup.
I always stir heavy cream into ½ cup of the hot soup in a small bowl then add to the hot soup to prevent the cream from curdling.
All slow cookers cook differently, so please check your potatoes after 2 hours or so of cooking to see if they are fork tender. Try my new recipe for Easy Loaded Potato Soup in Crock Pot Recipe.
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Main Ingredients Needed
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- 5 large baking potatoes
- Frozen corn
- Chicken broth
- Flour
- Butter
- Heavy cream or half and half
- Cooked bacon; optional topping
- Sour cream; optional topping
Substitutions and Variations
Vegetables: In addition to potatoes and corn, you can add other vegetables such as diced carrots, celery, bell peppers, peas, or diced squash for added flavor and texture.
Broth: Instead of using chicken broth, you can use vegetable broth to keep the recipe vegetarian or beef broth for a heartier flavor.
Protein: Add cooked chicken, ham, or sausage for additional protein and flavor. For a vegetarian or vegan option, you can add cooked beans such as white beans, black beans, or chickpeas.
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Peel and cube the potatoes.
Step 2: Place the potatoes and corn into your slow cooker.
Step 3: Stir in the flour and toss to combine.
Step 4: Add the chicken stock and salt and pepper to taste if desired. I always wait until after the soup is cooked to taste if it needs additional salt since most broths are very high in sodium.
Step 5: Cover and cook on low 6 hours or 4 hours on high; until the potatoes are tender.
Top Tip
All slow cookers cook differently, you'll know the soup is done when you can easily stick a fork or small knife through the potatoes.
Add the Heavy Cream
Step 6: Once the potatoes are fork tender, it's time to add the remaining ingredients.
Step 7: Stir in the butter and heavy cream. Cook for an additional 20 minutes with the lid off until the soup has thickened.
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Serving Tips
Serve this soup with crumbled cooked bacon and a dollop of sour cream.
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Storage Tips
Allow the soup to cool to room temperature before storing it. This helps prevent bacterial growth and maintains food safety.
Then transfer the cooled soup to an airtight container.
Refrigerate the soup promptly, within two hours of cooking, and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
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Freezing Tips
Ladle the cooled soup into freezer-safe containers , leaving some space at the top for expansion.
Seal the containers and label them with the date, and store them in the freezer.
Properly frozen potato corn chowder soup can last for 2-3 months in the freezer.
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Thawing and Reheating Tips
When you're ready to enjoy the stored soup, transfer it to the refrigerator overnight to thaw gradually or you can thaw it more quickly by placing the container in a bowl of cold water, changing the water every 30 minutes until thawed.
Once thawed, reheat the soup on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Make sure the soup reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F before serving.
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Potato and Corn Chowder - Easy Dinner Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 large baking potatoes; peeled and diced. About 4 cups.
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 3 cans chicken broth; 14.5 oz size
- 3 tablespoon flour
- 2 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream or half and half
- cooked bacon; optional topping
- sour cream; optional topping
- salt pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the potatoes and corn into your slow cooker. Stir in the flour and toss to combine.
- Add the chicken stock and salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook on low 6 hours or 4 hours on high; until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the butter and heavy cream. Cook for an additional 20 minutes with the lid off until the soup has thickened.
- Serve with crumbled cooked bacon and a dollop of sour cream.
Sara says
Has anyone ever added cooked ham or something at the end?
Lois says
No, but I think that would work great!
Julie says
Have you ever made this with frozen cubed potatoes? How about canned corn? That would make it easier for me to throw together. What do you think?
Thanks
Lois says
I've never tried frozen cubed potatoes for this recipe. I don't think they would work as they would make the soup watery. I hope you try the recipe! Thank you for visiting.
Julie says
Do you think it would if you thawed them in advance?
What about canned corn?
Thanks so much for getting back to me.
Julie
Lois says
I'm not really sure. I think even if the frozen potatoes are thawed, they are going to have excess water. Canned corn might work. If you're having issues peeling the potatoes, you can make this recipe with someone?
Donna @ Modern on Monticello says
I usually make chili in my slow cooker but I have to try out this recipe! Thanks so much for visiting again and sharing your delicious recipes. #HomeMattersParty
Richella J Parham says
This looks absolutely delicious--so warm and filling! I've pinned the recipe; how wonderful to have a new recipe for something nourishing and inexpensive.
Thank you so much for joining the Grace at Home party at Imparting Grace. I'm featuring you this week!
Rita C at Panoply says
Yum - pinned, and thank you! Saw it featured on Happiness is Homemade #304.
Lois says
Thank you for visiting!
Sylvia | Grace for a Gypsy says
I love love LOVE corn chowder! and also the name of your blog!
Lois says
Thank you!
Mother of 3 says
That sounds delicious! I love crock pot meals that require little fuss-- and that just about everyone will actually eat. Pinned.
Landon says
Heavy cream and I dont mix Haha. Can I just use milk? Or mix milk with something?
Lois says
I've never tried this recipe with anything but the heavy cream, but I'm sure you could use half and half? Or maybe whole milk? You might need to make a slurry of flour and water to thicken up the soup at the very end. Let me know what you use and how it turns out for you. Thanks for visiting.
Kristie says
Can this be frozen?
Lois says
Yes, I have frozen this soup and it reheated fine for me. The potatoes might get a little mushy but it was still delicious! Thank you for visiting!
Jayne Varnes says
I made the potato/corn chowder yesterday and we had it for dinner last evening. WOW! It is good. It would have been even better with bacon. When I got the bacon out it did not smell at all good and it looked funky, too. I didn't feel like running to the store because our weather is less than good right now. The next time I will make certain I have fresh bacon. I made some drop biscuits to go with it, too. A perfect cold, rainy day dinner.
Lois says
I really appreciate you coming back and letting me know you enjoyed the recipe. Good call on leaving the bacon out!!! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas! Thank you!