Spicy Slow Cooker Corn Chowder

This Spicy Slow Cooker Corn Chowder is a perfect comfort food for those cold winter nights. Packed with flavors and a kick of spice, this creamy chowder is made easy in a slow cooker. The combination of sweet corn, potatoes, bacon, and jalapenos creates a delightful and hearty soup that will warm you up from the inside out. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can enjoy a steaming bowl of this flavorful chowder.

Ingredients

• 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside.
2. In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion, minced garlic, and minced jalapenos until they are softened.
3. Transfer the cooked onion, garlic, and jalapenos to the slow cooker.
4. Add the corn kernels, diced potatoes, chicken broth, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker.
5. Stir everything together and cook on high heat for 4 hours or low heat for 8 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
6. Use an immersion blender to blend a portion of the chowder to desired consistency. This will help thicken the soup while still leaving some chunky texture.
7. Stir in the heavy cream and cooked bacon. Cook for an additional 30 minutes on low heat.
8. Serve the Spicy Slow Cooker Corn Chowder hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro.

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