It’s hard to imagine that just a couple of weeks ago we were cozied up with steaming bowls of chowder and had the fire place working full-time. The weather the last couple of weeks has been amazing, and especially this last weekend it was insane. More like late spring than the middle of February. We even made a trip to the zoo on Saturday and it was crazy how many people were there in short sleeves and even shorts. I could get pretty used to it, but unfortunately for me, I’m sure it’s bound to turn cold and snowy at some point considering spring is still a few weeks away.
I guess if we do have to start dealing with the cold again, at least having some spicy chowders on hand will at least ease the blow. You know I’ve got plenty of these recipes ready for you, as evidenced by all of my posts lately containing some form of soup, stew or chili.
I always love the combo of spicy and sweet and this chowder pairs the two perfectly. Sweet potatoes and sweet corn along with chipotle chili powder make for a ton of flavor. Plus chicken thighs and just a little cream for a ton of richness.
Whether your weather is warm or cold, this soup is sure to spice up your week 😉
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 pound sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 2 1/2 cups frozen sweet corn kernels
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Add all ingredients except cream to slow cooker
Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8
Remove chicken once fully cooked and shred
Return to slow cooker along with cream and let heat through for 15 more minutes
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i’m going to try this one right now! Looks so good.
Hope you enjoy it, Marlene!!
Made yesterday. Tastes even better today.
This sounds amazing! I can’t wait to make it! If I wanted to make it dairy free, what would be a good substitute?
You could try coconut milk, though we haven’t tested it so I don’t know how it would impact the flavor. If you try it please let us know!
I am looking at my spice rack and wondering, is the recipe calling for chili powder or chipotle powder? I don’t have a chipotle chili powder and don’t really remember seeing it anywhere before. Thanks!
Hi Sabrina! It’s actually calling for chipotle powder, which will give it that unique smoky spiciness. I’m generally able to locate it at most grocery stores along with the spices, but I will update the recipe with an Amazon link as well if that helps!
Would substituting chipotle paste instead of chipotle powder work?
Why thighs not breasts will it change the flavor?
Chicken thighs are generally just juicier and offer a bit more flavor, but if you want to substitute chicken breasts that would be ok.
Hi, Jennifer. This looks brilliant. Would ommitting the chicken effect the recipe? Thanks, Jan.
Hi Jan! You could certainly make this without the chicken. I’d either reduce the broth or add a can a beans so that it didn’t get to watery/thin. Let me know how it turns out!
Hi, Jennifer. Thanks for your sage advice. ( pun not intended 😉 ) It turned out splendidly. Thank you, again. Looking forward to many more of your recipes! Happy Holidays to you and your family. Sincerely, Jan.
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed it and thanks so much for letting me know!
How much does this cost per serving?
Hi! I’m sorry, I don’t have this information. It would vary wildly depending on the grocery store and area of the country. However, you could plug the ingredients into your favorite on-line grocery delivery service to get a good idea of the total cost.
This recipe is amazing, we’ve made it 3 times and it’s a favorite. We added poblano peppers last time, delicious! Love your website.
Thank you for this recipe! I just made it this morning and it’s so different from other soups that I’ve made. I tried Asian spices (coriander and tumeric powder) and used coconut milk instead of heavy cream. I am pleasantly surprised how much I’m enjoying this soup and I know it will only get better as the week goes by.
Awesome!! So glad you enjoyed it and it’s great to know those substitutions work well!
Hello! Can you give me a rough idea of portion size? Recipe says 6 servings, but hard to tell volume with this recipe. Thanks!
I’m so sorry!! I didn’t record this and should have. As soon as I can remake it I will update the recipe with this info.