Easy and flavorful vegetarian slow cooker corn chowder

This vegetarian slow cooker corn chowder is the perfect comfort food for those cozy nights in. Packed with fresh vegetables and creamy corn, this flavorful soup will satisfy your tastebuds. With just a few simple steps, you can have a delicious and hearty meal ready in no time. The slow cooker does all the work for you, so you can sit back and relax while this tasty chowder simmers to perfection.

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

1. In a slow cooker, combine the corn, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable broth, milk, heavy cream, flour, butter, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the broth mixture over the vegetables in the slow cooker and stir well to combine.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the vegetables are tender.
5. Using an immersion blender or regular blender, puree about half of the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can leave the soup chunky if desired.
6. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
8. Enjoy your delicious vegetarian slow cooker corn chowder!

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