Potato Corn and Canadian Bacon Chowder

From 1001 Slow Cooker Recipes

• Ready In: 4 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  cups chicken broth
• 3  cups  red potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2  cups corn
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 6  ounces Canadian bacon, julienned
• 1  large bay leaf
• 3⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2  cups  whole milk, divided
• 2  tablespoons cornstarch
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients except milk, cornstarch, salt and pepper in slow cooker; cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours, adding 1 1/2 cups milk during last 30 minutes.
2. Discard bay leaf. Process half the soup in food processor or blender until smooth; return to slow cooker.
3. Cover and cook on high for 10 mintues; stir in combined 1/2 cup milk and cornstarch, stirring 2-3 mintues. Season to taste with salt and pepper.