Slow Cooker Pepper And Corn Chowder (Vegan Recipe)

📝Shopping list

To make this simple crockpot corn chowder, you will need:

• baby potatoes quartered
• corn frozen 
• cream style corn canned
• chili peppers canned
• cubanelle peppers* chopped
• celery chopped
• Tajin
• salt
• black pepper
• vegetable broth chicken broth or stock works well too
• oat milk creamer (barista blend)*
• potato starch optional thickening agent
• green onions and cilantro optional garnishes

💜Why You Will Love This Recipe

This easy recipe is a great way to satisfy all of your diners.  It is a snap to make, delicious, and customizable.  A true "dump and go" soup!

🔪Instructions

This crock pot corn chowder involves just a few simple steps:

Preparing Your Slow Cooker

Prepare your slow cooker by coating it with a non-stick agent.  Any nonstick cooking spray or oil will work. Olive oil and avocado oil are my go-to coatings. 

 NOTE: some slow cooker inserts come with a nonstick surface.  Use of a non-stick agent is still suggested. However, oil is sometimes recommended rather than spray to protect the longevity of the non-stick surface.  Check your slow cooker's manual if you have any concerns. 

Alternatively, you can choose to use a slow cooker liner.  

🍽Serving suggestions

• Bread - a heel of crusty bread, garlic bread, and cheese bread are all great pairings for crock pot corn chowder.
• Sandwiches - grilled cheese, tuna salad, turkey salad, and chicken salad sandwiches will all turn this soup into a satisfying meal.  
• Salads - a crisp green salad, a chicken Ceasar salad, and a protein-full bean salad are great pairing ideas.
• Garnishes - Try topping this amazing comfort food with sliced green onion, chopped cilantro, sour cream dollop, or spicy red pepper flakes

🔁Substitutions*

• Are you a fan of spicy foods?  Swap the cubanelle peppers for jalapenos, poblano peppers, or other spicy peppers of your choice
• Cubanelle peppers can also be swapped with green bell peppers. Red peppers can be used as well for added sweetness.
• Add cooked, shredded chicken breasts to turn your corn chowder soup into a slow cooker chicken chowder.
• Substitue fresh corn for frozen when it is in season.
• Try replacing oat milk creamer with full-fat coconut milk, cashew cream, or heavy cream. Each will change the flavor a bit, but the final result will be delicious.  
• If your personal preference is a less thick soup with amazing corn flavor, try Chicken And Corn Soup.

Storing

Store leftovers in airtight container or zipper topped bag. They will last for 3-4 days in the refrigerator and about 2-3 months in the freezer.

😉Hints & hacks

1. This is one of those slow cooker recipes that is great if your people will be eating at different times. After cook time, turn your slow cooker to warm and everyone can have a hot and filling meal.  All on their own schedule.
2. The perfect way to store leftovers of this creamy vegan corn chowder is in individual serving-sized containers.  This makes for easy grab-and-go future meals. 
3. I always recommend the use of a slow cooker liner. Of course, this is an optional step. I like to purchase my liners in bulk for a less expensive per-piece price.
4. In the market for a new slow cooker? I love mine.
5. Don't forget to plug your slow cooker in and turn it on! 😏