Gluten Free Slow Cooker Corn Chowder

Total time4 hr 20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

This creamy slow cooker chowder starts with crisp bacon and a base of sweet onion and garlic, then simmers low and slow with tender Yukon Gold potatoes and sweet corn kernels in a smoky, thyme-scented broth. A quick partial blend right in the slow cooker gives it that classic chowder texture — thick and velvety with plenty of chunky potato and corn still intact. Heavy cream and butter, thickened with a simple cornstarch slurry, take it over the top into rich, spoon-coating territory. Finish each bowl with crumbled bacon, a scatter of fresh chives, and a handful of shredded cheddar for the ultimate cozy, cold-weather dinner. It's a hands-off, comforting dish that works beautifully for a gluten free table, no extra effort required beyond letting the slow cooker do its thing.

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Ingredients

6 servings

6 slices bacon, cut into ½-inch pieces
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ lb yukon gold potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes
4 cups frozen corn kernels (or kernels cut from about 5 ears fresh corn)
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
¼ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp cold water

For serving

2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)
shredded cheddar cheese, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Cook the bacon pieces in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the fat has rendered and the bacon is crisp, about 7–8 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate and set aside. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings from the skillet.
2
Add the onion to the skillet with the reserved drippings and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4–5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer the onion and garlic to the slow cooker.

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