Description
This Slow Cooker Turkey Corn Chowder is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for using up leftover turkey. Loaded with tender potatoes, sweet corn, creamy broth, and topped with crispy bacon, shredded cheddar, and fresh green onions, it makes a flavorful meal perfect for chilly days or family gatherings.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon dried minced onion (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 bags frozen corn (10 ounces each)
Thickening & Cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 pints heavy whipping cream
Main Protein
- 3-4 cups leftover shredded turkey
Toppings
- Crumbled bacon
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker Base: Place 1/4 cup of butter in the bottom of the slow cooker to begin creating a flavorful base.
- Add Potatoes: Add peeled and cubed potatoes directly on top of the butter in the slow cooker.
- Add Seasonings and Broth: Sprinkle black pepper and optional dried minced onion over the potatoes, then pour in 4 cups of chicken broth along with the frozen corn.
- Cook the Soup Base: Cover with the slow cooker lid and cook on low heat for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours, allowing potatoes and corn to soften thoroughly.
- Prepare Cornstarch Slurry: About 30 minutes before serving, mix 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to create a slurry for thickening.
- Add Cream and Thicken: Pour 1 1/2 pints of heavy whipping cream into the slow cooker and stir in the cornstarch slurry carefully to combine.
- Add Leftover Turkey: Incorporate 3-4 cups of leftover shredded turkey into the chowder for added protein and flavor.
- Final Cooking: Cover the slow cooker again and allow the chowder to cook for an additional 30 minutes to heat through and thicken.
- Add Toppings: Before serving, sprinkle the chowder with crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions to enhance texture and taste.
- Serve: Ladle the hot chowder into bowls and enjoy your comforting slow cooker turkey corn chowder.
Notes
- For a thicker chowder, increase cornstarch slightly or reduce some liquid before adding cream.
- Leftover turkey can be substituted with cooked chicken if preferred.
- Freeze leftovers in portions for easy future meals.
- You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Adding a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne can add a subtle heat to the chowder.
