As we find ourselves on the brink of winter, dreams of creamy chowder and cozy winter nights have started to creep up on us. A chowder is an amazing way to find comfort during the cold winter months, as it is super easy and incredibly budget-friendly to produce. As we do with most recipes, we've made this brilliant winter dish even more accessible by adapting it directly for your slow cooker, allowing you to take care of all of your busy winter errands as your ideal dinner cooks away effortlessly in your favorite cooking vessel.
The combination of starchy potatoes, cooked ham, smoky bacon and crunchy corn produce a chowder so scrumptious, it will taste as though a whole day of cooking (at least) went into the making of it. This is a fabulous dish for the kids to enjoy, and can be kept in the fridge for up to a week, so don't be afraid of making enough for leftovers!
Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Chowder
6
20 minutes
5 hours
5 hours, 20 minutes
2 Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 2" pieces
2 ribs celery
4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup (225g) chopped cooked ham
2 white onions, sliced
1 cup (225ml) chicken stock
2 cups (450ml) milk
1/2 cup (112ml) cream
1 cup (225g) frozen corn
1 tbsp flour
1 tsp parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Add the potatoes, celery, bacon, ham, onions, chicken stock, corn, parsley, salt and pepper to the slow cooker and mix well. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours.
In a small bowl, combine the milk, cream and flour with a dash of black pepper. Whisk with a fork until the flour has dissolved and pour into the slow cooker. Cook on high for another 2 hours.
Pro tip: For a dash of cool and a bit of crunch, serve this amazing chowder with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of scallions over the top.
