Slow Cooker Bacon Corn Chowder

Total Time: 8 hrs 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 onions, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 -5 pieces bacon, chopped
• 2 1/2 cups corn kernels
• 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 1/4 cups water
• 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1/3 cup whipping cream (35% fat)
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 in slow cooker, combine potatoes, onion, garlic, bacon, 2 cups of corn, paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, chicken broth and 2 cups of water. cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or until potatoes are tender. when cooked, break up potatoes roughly using a potato masher.
• 2 whisk flour with 1/4 cup water until smooth. stir into slow cooker.
• 3 add remaining corn, broccoli and cream. cover and cook on high about 20 minutes, until slightly thickened and broccoli is tender. serve, topping each bowl with a generous pinch of cheese.