Slow Cooker Turkey and Potato Chowder

Hello All!  I hope the week is treating you well, prayers to those that need them.  As we have said many times before, winter is slow cooker time.  But of course it's super smart when you can use it in the summer because it doesn't heat things up!  Today's recipe is from www.bakedbyrachel.com.  Easy and yummy.  I hope it's a hit.  Enjoy the rest of your week, see you on Thursday!  P.S. Super grateful to Spicy for holding this Asylum together so well!  Much Love!

Slow Cooker Turkey and Potato Chowder

4 1/2 -5 Cups potatoes

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 Cup onion, chopped

3/4 Cup carrot, chopped

3/4 Cup red bell pepper, chopped

1 Cup corn

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

3-4 cups turkey

4 Cups turkey or chicken broth

1 Cup heavy cream

2-3 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled (For Topping)

Peel and chop potatoes into 1-inch chunks.  Add potatoes and remaining chowder ingredients to the bowl of a 5-6 quart slow cooker, reserving heavy cream and bacon for later.  Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or until potatoes are fork tender.

Stir in heavy cream.  Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes.

Serve with crumbled bacon and crackers.

If a thick consistency is desired, mix together 1 Tablespoon of flour at a time with 1 Cup liquid in a separate container before adding to slow cooker.  

(*Inspired by America's Test Kitchen Cooking for Two 2012)