🥣 Slow Cooker Amish Sausage Chowder

This Slow Cooker Amish Sausage Chowder is a warm, creamy, and hearty soup that’s perfect for chilly days.
Loaded with flavorful sausage, tender potatoes, sweet corn, and a rich creamy broth, this comforting slow cooker
recipe is simple to prepare and incredibly satisfying.

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
• 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the ingredients:
   Slice the smoked sausage into bite-sized rounds. Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes for even cooking.
2. Add ingredients to the slow cooker:
   Place sausage, potatoes, onion, corn, chicken broth, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper into the slow cooker. Stir gently.
3. Slow cook:
   Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
4. Prepare the creamy base:
   About 30 minutes before serving, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk for 1–2 minutes to create a roux. Slowly whisk in the milk and cook until slightly thickened.
5. Add cream and cheese:
   Pour the creamy mixture into the slow cooker. Add heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring well.
6. Final cooking:
   Cover and cook for another 20–30 minutes on LOW until the chowder becomes thick and creamy.
7. Serve:
   Ladle the chowder into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.