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Corn Potato Bacon Chowder is a healthy version of the classic corn chowder. Bonus you can it in the slow cooker. Healthy and easy!

Corn Potato and Bacon Chowder for the Slow Cooker

My Corn Potato Bacon Chowder is a healthy version of basic corn chowder. Bonus you can make it in the slow cooker. Healthy and easy!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Author Quinn Caudill

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp . olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced ( I used red onion )
  • 1 red pepper chopped
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 10- ounce bags frozen yellow corn
  • 2 cups fat free half and half
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp low fat buttermilk optional
  • 1 1/2 lbs baby red potatoes chopped into 1 inch pieces, about 9 potatoes
  • teaspoon salt and pepper to taste (I used about 1 each)
  • 4-6 slices bacon cooked and diced
  • green onion sliced

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat.
  2. Add onion and pepper to pan and saute for about 4 minutes.
  3. Add garlic, salt and Italian seasoning, stir and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
  4. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute stirring constantly.
  5. Whisk in buttermilk, cream, half and half and 2 cups chicken broth, bring to a boil.
  6. Remove from heat and pour into slow cooker.
  7. Add corn, potatoes, to slow cooker.
  8. Stir to combine and cook on low for 6 hours until potatoes are soft.
  9. Season with salt and pepper.
  10. Serve with cooked bacon and chopped green onions.

Recipe Notes

Inspired by Creme de la Crumb's recipe Slow Cooker Corn Potato Bacon Chowder