Crockpot Ham and Corn Chowder

There is nothing quite like the comforting smell of Crockpot Ham and Corn Chowder slow cooking in your kitchen.

Made with smoky ham, sweet corn, and tender potatoes this hearty dish is perfect when served with Air Fryer Dinner Rolls or Garlic Bread on the side.

What makes creamy ham and corn soup so good?

Creamy ham and corn soup is good because it is a hearty soup that is loaded with chunks of ham, potatoes, and corn in a rich and savory creamy chowder.

I like that this chowder is the perfect way to use up leftover ham and that it can be easily and conveniently made in a slow cooker.

Have you tried my recipe for Crockpot Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Made with chicken breasts, beans, and tomatoes, that soup is creamy, savory, and slightly spicy. Both this potato and corn chowder and that his Creamy Chicken Soup are hearty and flavorful soup recipes that can be made in a slow cooker.

Smoked paprika help to give this chowder a unique and smokie taste. You can find smoked paprika here.

What you need to make to Make Slow Cooker Ham and Corn Chowder

• Ham. Use already cooked ham that has been diced in to small chunks.
• Corn. You can use canned or thawed frozen corn.
• Potatoes Skin removed and then diced into small pieces.
• Onions. Diced small.
• Celery Diced small.
• Broth. Such as chicken broth.
• Heavy Cream. Half and half or coconut milk can alternatively be used.
• Cornstarch. Added as a thickener.
• Seasonings. Smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder, Salt, and Pepper.
• Optional Add Ins. Bacon pieces, peas, diced carrots, and/or diced bell peppers.

How to make Ham and Corn Chowder in a Crockpot Slow Cooker

• Prep Time 15 Minutes. .
• Slow Cook Time 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high) .
• Servings 6-8 .
• How to serve : Serve warm with rolls and a salad on the side.
• Notes: You will need a large slow cooker or crockpot to make this recipes.

1. Combine. Whisk together your ham, corn, potatoes, celery, broth and seasonings in your slow cooker.
2. Slow Cook Cover the slow cooker and cook the soup until the potatoes are tender, about six to eight hours on low or three to four hours on high.
3. Slurry. In a small bowl, use a clean whisk to combine together the heavy cream and cornstarch until smooth and lump-free.
4. Thicken. Add the slurry contents from the small bowl to your slow cooker and gently stir.
5. Finish. Cover the slow cooker and continue to slow cook until the soup has thickened- about 30 minutes. You can stir the soup as needed while it thickens.

Tips for making the best Slow Cooker Ham and Corn Chowder

The ham that is used in this recipe should already be cooked. This is the perfect recipe for leftover ham or deli ham that is cut into chunks as they are already smoky and tender from being cooked.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Starchy potatoes, such as Russet or Yukon Gold, can help to thicken this soup. Red potatoes, on the other hand, will hold their shape better if you are looking for potato structure.
2. The thickening, or slurry, ingredients are added to the slow cooker later (last 30 minutes of slow cooking) than the other ingredients to avoid clumping . You can slow cook on high after adding the slurry to help it thicken.
3. If your soup seems to be getting too thick after 20 minutes after adding the thickener you can whisk in additional heavy cream. If it appears to be too thin you can remove the lid and allow the soup to slow cook uncovered.

How to Store Leftover Ham and Corn Chowder

Once your soup has fully cooled it can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, ham and corn chowder should keep for up to four days when refrigerated or up to a few months frozen. Note that using heavy cream works best in this recipe if you intend to freeze it.

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