Slow Cooker Spicy Corn Chowder

Here's another easy, lazy, rainy-day slow cooker soup.  It just takes a few minutes to throw everything in the slow cooker then you're done till dinner!  Here's the recipe for my taco seasoning blend!

Slow Cooker Spicy Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 jalapeño, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, grated or diced
• 2 cans creamed corn
• 1 can whole kernel corn
• 1 can black beans
• 1 can green chiles
• 1-2 chipotles, chopped
• 1 cup stock
• 2 cups half and half
• 1 Tbsp. taco seasoning (see taco seasoning recipe)
• 2 cups queso fresco, grated and divided
• cilantro, optional
• salt & pepper, to taste

Serves 3-4
Cook Time: 3-8 hours


Combine all ingredients (except 1 cup queso fresco) in a large slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours (low and slow recommended). Garnish soup with remaining queso fresco and cilantro.