There’s nothing quite like coming home to the aroma of a warm, comforting meal already waiting for you. This Slow Cooker Potato Corn Chowder is the definition of cozy, effortless cooking. It’s a true dump-and-go recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a rich, creamy, and incredibly satisfying chowder. With sweet corn, tender potatoes, and a subtle kick from green chiles, this soup is a guaranteed family favorite for chilly evenings and busy weeknights alike. Just a few minutes of prep in the morning yields a hearty, delicious dinner!
Ingredients
• 1 pound / 450g round red potatoes, chopped
• 2 14.75-ounce / 418g cans cream-style corn
• 1 ¾ cups / 420ml vegetarian chicken-flavor broth
• 1 11-ounce / 312g can whole kernel corn with sweet peppers, drained
• 1 4-ounce / 113g can diced green chiles, undrained
• 1 ½ teaspoons / 7.5ml bottled minced roasted garlic
• ¼ teaspoon / 1.25ml ground black pepper
• Cracked black pepper, for serving, optional
• Saltine crackers, for serving, optional
Instructions
1. Combine all your in the slow cooker. In a 3 ½ or 4-quart slow cooker, add the chopped potatoes, cream-style corn, vegetarian broth, drained whole kernel corn, undrained green chiles, roasted garlic, and ground black pepper. Give everything a good stir to combine.
2. Cook your chowder. Secure the lid and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
3. Serve and enjoy. Ladle the hot chowder into bowls. If desired, top with a generous grind of fresh black pepper and serve alongside saltine crackers for dipping.
Nutritional Information
• PER SERVING: 202 cal., 1 g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 832 mg sodium, 48 g carb., 5 g fiber, 5 g protein.
Pro Tips
• For even cooking, chop your potatoes into uniform, bite-sized pieces, about ½ to ¾-inch cubes. This ensures they become perfectly tender without turning to mush.
• For an extra creamy chowder, use an immersion blender to briefly pulse the soup a few times before serving. This thickens the base while still leaving plenty of texture.
• Boost the protein by stirring in a can of drained and rinsed white beans or chickpeas during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
• Get creative with toppings! Fresh chopped chives, shredded cheddar cheese or a dairy-free alternative, or a dollop of sour cream can elevate this simple chowder.
