Description
A hearty, wholesome slow cooker soup filled with tender chicken, sweet corn, and nutrient-rich sweet potatoes. Bacon adds smoky depth, while fresh herbs and creamy milk round out the flavors. Perfect for a cozy, hands-off meal.
Ingredients
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4 strips bacon
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2 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced (~1 cup)
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2–3 celery stalks, thinly sliced (~1 cup)
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½ medium yellow onion, diced (~¾ cup)
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (14 oz) can cream-style corn
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2 (14 oz) cans corn, drained (or about 3 cups frozen corn)
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2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (or regular potatoes)
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3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
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5 cups (1200 ml) chicken broth (reduced sodium recommended)
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1 Tbsp fresh thyme
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2 tsp dried parsley flakes
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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1½ cups (360 ml) whole milk
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2 Tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
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Prepare bacon
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Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble. Reserve bacon fat.
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Layer ingredients in slow cooker
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Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, cream-style corn, drained corn, sweet potatoes, chicken, chicken broth, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
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Cook
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Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken and vegetables are tender.
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Finish soup
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About 30 minutes before serving, whisk cornstarch into milk until smooth. Stir into the slow cooker to thicken soup.
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Add bacon and serve
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Stir in crumbled bacon. Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.
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Notes
Potatoes: Sweet potatoes add sweetness and nutrients; regular potatoes also work well.
Corn: Use fresh or frozen corn if preferred.
Bacon fat: Adds smoky flavor; you can sauté veggies in it for more depth.
Thickening: Milk and cornstarch mixture gives creamy consistency without heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours (slow cooker low)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker / Crockpot
- Cuisine: American / Comfort Food
Keywords: slow cooker soup, chicken corn soup, creamy chicken soup, easy crockpot recipes