Description
This Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Corn Soup is a hearty, comforting meal packed with tender chicken, sweet corn, creamy potatoes, and smoky bacon. With minimal prep and rich, savory flavor, it’s the perfect dump-and-go crockpot recipe to warm you up on a chilly day. Creamy, cozy, and family-friendly!
Ingredients
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4 strips bacon
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2 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
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2–3 celery stalks, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
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½ medium yellow onion, diced (about 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 whole corn, drained (or ~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 (preferably reduced sodium)
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme
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2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1½ cups (360 ml) whole milk
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
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Prep Bacon:
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble. Set aside. -
Layer Ingredients:
In a slow cooker, add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, cream-style corn, canned or frozen corn, sweet potatoes, cubed chicken, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. -
Add Broth:
Pour in the chicken broth. Stir gently to combine. -
Cook:
Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender. -
Thicken:
In a small bowl, whisk together whole milk and cornstarch until smooth. Stir into the soup. Cover and cook for another 20–30 minutes on high until the soup thickens.
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Finish & Serve:
Stir in crumbled bacon just before serving. Adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with extra herbs, if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute whole milk with 2% or unsweetened almond milk.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you prefer a spicy kick.
Soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or frozen for up to 2 months
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (slow cooker on low)
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American