Corn Chowder (slow cooker)

By janis-2

It's possible to make this on the stove without a slow cooker. Modify as needed.

Ingredients

• 6 ears of fresh corn or 3 cups frozen corn
• 4 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled & diced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 1 T unsalted butter

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 510mins

Preparation

Step 1

Remove corn kernels from cobs. Reserve cobs. Place cobs, corn kernels & all other ingredients except milk and butter in a slow cooker.
Cook on high for 7-9 hours.
Remove corn cobs.
Puree half of the soup.
Return pureed soup to slow cooker. Add milk & butter.
Continue cooking over high until warm - about 15-30 minutes.