This chowder can be made in a slow cooker, or in your Instant Pot pressure cooker We are sharing the instructions for the Crock Pot method, but you can click the link for the full recipe which includes the Instant Pot tutorial

Dice up 1/2 pound of bacon and saute. Set aside Dice up 1 onion, 3/4 Cup pepper of your choice, and 1 Tbs minced garlic Add to pan to saute

Once the onion and peppers are soft, put them into your slow cooker and add 4 Cup finely diced potato 2 Cups fresh or frozen corn Add the cooked bacon

Finally, add in 2 large bay leaves 1 Tbs Italian seasonings 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 4 Cups chicken or vegetable broth Cook on low for 6 hours

After the soup has cooked, and your are ready to serve, add in A dash of smoked paprika and 1 Cup heavy cream Allow it to warm and enjoy!