SLOW COOKER POTATO, SAUSAGE AND SWEET CORN CHOWDER

Slow Cooker Potato, Sausage and Sweet Corn Chowder image

Provided by Mebriella

Time 6h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 lb ground mild Italian sausage
8 -10 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 -1 1/2 cup corn
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3 -4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1/2 large onion, peeled and diced
1 lime, juice of
fresh cilantro, chopped
5 cups chicken stock (or 5 cups water and 5 chicken bouillon cubes)
1 -1 1/2 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper, as needed

Steps:

Brown sausage in a skillet set to medium-high heat until fully cooked through and slightly crisp. Drain.
Add all ingredients except for the heavy cream into slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Cook on high for about 4 hours or on low for about 6 hours.
Blend about half the soup using an immersion blender (or just scoop it into your upright blender, then return to slow cooker).
Add in the heavy cream. Stir to combine. Lid and allow chowder to return to temperature - this takes about fifteen minutes.
Check for seasoning - add salt and/or pepper, as needed.
Serve topped with additional fresh cilantro for garnish and/or shredded cheddar cheese, if desired.