5+ chowder recipes that are beyond tasty when you're craving a little comfort food

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A lot of slow cooker meals are just as good as their stovetop counterparts, but not chowder; crockpot chowder is better! The slow, low heat gives the ingredients time to meld, creating a mellow, unified flavor. These creamy chowder recipes are comforting, yet delicate.
They are the perfect comfort food for any day. Give these videos a watch and when you're done make sure you share all this deliciousness with a friend who loves chowders.
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1. Slow cooker clam chowder
Growing up in New England, I was never in short supply of clam chowder. Perfect for a cold winter's day, this soup is hearty enough to be the main dish or to serve as a side. There's nothing like that rich, creamy, comforting feeling you get from a good clam chowder.
2. Slow cooker chicken corn chowder
Hearty chunks of chicken and salty flecks of bacon make this soup a satisfying meal, especially when accompanied by a slice of crusty bread. This soup a perfect choice for both picky eaters and refined palettes. This recipe yields a generous pot so you can serve the whole family and still have leftovers. It’s even better reheated.
3. Cauliflower chowder
There's no need for potatoes in this chowder when you use the oh-so-versatile cauliflower. It picks up the flavor of the bacon and the cream just as well as potatoes, I might never go back to the "traditional" method again! I like to top this chowder with cheddar cheese. It seems to meld especially well with the cauliflower flavor.
4. Sweet potato and ham chowder
The classic potato-and-bacon chowder may be pretty good, but I think I've found a new favorite. The recipe below captures all of the comforting goodness of potato chowder, but using sweet potatoes instead adds a fun little twist. They add just the right amount of sweetness to this comfort classic, and the salty ham balances everything out perfectly. I may never go back to making the old version again!
5. Mushroom, corn and bacon chowder
If you're looking for a way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet, you've found the right recipe. This soup is so creamy and comforting, you won't barely notice that it's chock full of vegetables! Every bite will deliver smokey bacon, meaty mushrooms, and sweet corn. The recipe below definitely is a keeper - in fact, it's one of my summertime favorites!
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