Friday, February 8, 2013

Potato and corn chowder

So, I realized that I need to do more crockpot meals because by the end of the day I'm burnt out. I randomly found this recipe on Pinterest and decided to try it out. I did make a few changes according to what I had on hand and it was still delicious! (http://www.mamalovesfood.com/2011/10/corn-and-potato-chowder-recipe-for.html?m=1, this is where I got the recipe from, sorry it's an ugly link. I'm on my phone because if I don't post it someone will get after me...Bobbie...)

4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed, skins left on cut into 1/4-1/2 inch cubes.
1 yellow onion diced (mine happened to be a very large one)
5 cloves garlic smashed and minced
2-3 cups frozen corn (or whatever looks good to you)
4 cups water
4 bouillon cubes
1 can chicken broth
1/2-3/4 pound of bacon cooked and diced
Salt, pepper, seasoning salt
2 cups milk (I used non fat with no problem)

Put potatoes, onion, garlic, and corn and bacon in crockpot. Add water, bouillon, and chicken broth. I threw in a few shakes of seasoning salt and quite a bit of pepper. Cook on high for 6-8ish hours.
When potatoes are nice and soft and tender you can either use an immersion blender, take some soup and put it in a blender, or I just used my potato masher and mashed up one side to help thicken it. Pour in milk and stir well. Let cook on high for another 15-20 minutes or until heated through. That's it! Super easy and super delicious especially on cold snowy days like today.