Description
This Slow Cooker Turkey Corn Chowder is a comforting, creamy soup perfect for using up leftover turkey. Loaded with tender potatoes, sweet corn, and savory bacon, it simmers all day in your slow cooker for a rich and hearty meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 5 pounds potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
- ½ tablespoon dried minced onion (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 bags frozen corn (10 ounces each)
- 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 ½ pint heavy whipping cream
- 3-4 cups leftover shredded turkey
Toppings
- Crumbled bacon
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Prepare slow cooker base: Place your butter into the bottom of your slow cooker, allowing it to melt slowly as the cooker heats up, forming a rich base for the chowder.
- Add potatoes: Add the peeled and cubed potatoes into the slow cooker, spreading evenly so they cook uniformly throughout.
- Add seasoning and liquids: Sprinkle the black pepper and dried minced onion over the potatoes, then pour in the chicken broth and add the frozen corn on top.
- Cook the chowder: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 6 hours or alternatively on high for 4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and flavors meld together.
- Prepare cornstarch slurry: About 30 minutes before serving, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry that will thicken the chowder.
- Add cream and slurry: Pour the heavy whipping cream into the slow cooker and stir in the cornstarch slurry well to combine and thicken the chowder slightly.
- Incorporate turkey: Add the leftover shredded turkey to the pot, folding it into the mixture to warm through.
- Final simmer: Cover again and let the chowder cook for an additional 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to unify and the turkey to heat fully.
- Add toppings: When ready to serve, top the chowder with crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions for added flavor and texture.
- Serve: Ladle the chowder into bowls and enjoy this hearty, comforting meal hot.
Notes
- For a thicker chowder, increase cornstarch to 2 tablespoons.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels.
- Leftover turkey can be substituted with cooked chicken if preferred.
- Omit minced onion if you want a milder flavor or need to avoid onion.
- Adding diced celery or carrots at the start can enhance vegetable flavor and texture.
