Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Corn Chowder
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Corn Chowder is the ultimate comfort dish for chilly evenings. This creamy, hearty chowder combines sweet potatoes and fresh corn simmered in coconut milk, creating a delightful blend of flavors that warms the soul. Perfectly easy to prepare in your slow cooker, it’s a nourishing meal that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and diced
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional spices: smoked paprika or cayenne
Instructions
- Peel and dice sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes.
- Dice onion and mince garlic; sauté in olive oil until golden brown if desired.
- In your slow cooker, combine sweet potatoes, corn, onion, garlic, and vegetable broth. Stir well.
- Pour in coconut milk and mix until fully combined.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until flavors meld and sweet potatoes are tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, sauté onions and garlic before adding them to the slow cooker. Customize the recipe by swapping sweet potatoes with butternut squash or adding bell peppers for added crunch. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.