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Slow Cooker Corn Chowder

Contributed By: mkkristen
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Homemade chowder...especially delicious during the winter months.

Ingredients

2 cans (16 oz) whole kernel corn, drained

2 To 3 medium potatoes, chopped

1 Onion, chopped

1/2 teaspoon Salt

Pepper to taste

2 cups Chicken broth

2 cups Milk

1/4 cup Butter or margarine

Preparation

Combine first 6 ingredients in Crock Pot. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours. Puree in a blender or food processor, if desired, then return to pot. Stir in milk and butter; cook on high about 1 hour more.

Serves 6 to 8.

Recipe Comments

Commented by: auds

I found this to be a bit plain. It is more of a base recipe to add to- sausage, meatballs, or keep it vegetable based by adding broccoli- and add a herb such as rosemary or thyme.

 

Commented by: lauried315

Haven't made yet, sounds good, but please note chicken broth is not vegetarian! :) Cook on!

 

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Soups & Stews
Actual Cooking Time: More than 2 hours
Number of Servings: 6
Special Features: Vegetarian
Crock Pot
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Holiday: Thanksgiving

Nutrient Information

Calories: 262
Total Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 36 g
Protein: 10 g
Vitamin C: 24 mg
Calcium: 124 mg
Sodium: 710 mg
Fiber: 5 g