Slow-Cooker Bacon Corn Chowder

Slow-Cooker Bacon Corn Chowder

from pillsbury.com
210 min
8 servings

Hearty and creamy, this classic corn and potato soup gets some extra oomph from our favorite ingredient—bacon! It only takes a few steps to pull together, and your slow cooker does all the heavy lifting to bring this easy Slow-Cooker Bacon Corn Chowder to life. Top with your preferred garnish, and this delicious chowder is ready to be devoured.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb small red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 bags (12 oz each) frozen whole kernel corn
  • 3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 lb bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled

Directions

  1. 1

    In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix potatoes, onion, corn, broth, salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until potatoes are tender.

  3. 3

    In small bowl, beat half-and-half and cornstarch with whisk until smooth. Stir half-and-half mixture and bacon into mixture in slow-cooker. Cover; cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until slightly thickened.