Slow Cooker Creamy Corn Chowder (Vegetarian)
Ingredients
- 2 mediumrusset potatoes)
peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces (about 4 cups
- 2 mediumsweet potatoes
peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 mediumonion
finely chopped
- 3 csweet corn kernels
fresh, or frozen-defrosted
- 3garlic cloves
roughly chopped
- 1 tspkosher salt
- 32 ozlow sodium vegetable broth
- 1 ccanned coconut milk
can substitute cream
- 1 tbspwhite wine vinegar
Directions
- 1
Combine the potatoes, onion, 2 cups corn, garlic, salt, and chicken broth in a 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6, or until the potatoes are very tender.
- 2
With an immersion blender, blend until creamy. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully ladle the soup, in batches, into a blender and blend until smooth. Return the blended mixture back to the slow cooker.
- 3
Add the coconut milk (or cream), vinegar, and the remaining 1 cup corn, stirring to combine. Taste and add additional salt or vinegar to taste.
- 4
Serve with basil, scallion, and hot sauce if you like.
Slow Cooker Creamy Corn Chowder (Vegetarian)
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About this Recipe
Craving a bowl of comforting, creamy soup without the fuss or heavy cream? This Slow Cooker Creamy Corn Chowder (Vegetarian) is your answer, delivering rich flavor and satisfying texture with minimal effort.
Why This Creamy Corn Chowder Works
The magic of this recipe lies in its simplicity and ingenious use of ingredients. It’s a truly easy slow cooker meal that achieves luxurious creaminess from sweet potatoes and coconut milk, not dairy cream. This approach ensures a vibrant, veggie-packed main course that’s both hearty and surprisingly light.
What to Expect
You're in for a treat with this creamy corn chowder. Each spoonful offers a delightful balance of sweet corn, tender russet and sweet potatoes, and savory aromatic notes from onion and garlic. The texture is luxuriously smooth yet chunky, making it incredibly comforting and filling. This slow cooker recipe delivers a vibrant, deeply satisfying experience, perfect for a cozy meal at home, and comes in at 270 calories per serving.
Customization & Variations
This versatile vegetarian chowder can be easily adapted to your pantry. Feel free to use fresh or frozen sweet corn kernels—both work beautifully. If you prefer a richer dairy flavor, the recipe notes that you can substitute regular cream for the canned coconut milk. The blend of russet and sweet potatoes provides a unique depth, but you can adjust based on what you have on hand.
Serving & Context
This Slow Cooker Creamy Corn Chowder makes for an excellent main course, especially comforting on a chilly evening. Serve it warm with a sprinkle of fresh herbs or a crusty piece of bread to round out the meal.