Description
This Slow Cooker Amish Corn Chowder is a comforting, creamy soup packed with fresh corn, tender potatoes, and aromatic vegetables, slow-cooked to perfection. Perfect for a hearty meal, it combines a rich dairy base with simple, wholesome ingredients for a taste of traditional Amish cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
Liquids & Dairy
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
Seasonings & Thickener
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker Base: Add the corn, diced potatoes, chopped onion, diced celery, diced carrots, broth, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme into the slow cooker. Stir slightly to combine the ingredients evenly.
- Cook the Vegetables: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until the vegetables are tender and flavors meld together.
- Make the Roux & Cream Mixture: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour forming a smooth roux and cook for 1–2 minutes while stirring constantly to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Thicken the Cream: Slowly pour in the whole milk and heavy cream into the roux, whisking continually. Continue cooking for about 3–4 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly into a creamy consistency.
- Combine Cream with Chowder: Pour the cream mixture into the slow cooker and stir thoroughly to combine with the cooked vegetables and broth.
- Final Cook: Cook the chowder for an additional 15–20 minutes on high to let the flavors meld and the soup thicken further.
- Adjust Seasonings and Serve: Taste the chowder, adjust salt and pepper if needed, then serve warm. Optional: Add diced cooked ham or crumbled bacon for extra heartiness or blend part of the soup for creamier texture.
Notes
- Add diced cooked ham or crumbled bacon at the end for extra protein and flavor.
- Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a thicker, creamier texture.
- Vegetarian if using vegetable broth; substitute chicken broth otherwise.
- Can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Amish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
