Step 1

In slow cooker, mix all ingredients except whipping cream, cornstarch, salt and pepper, bacon and parsley.

Step 2

Cover; cook on High heat setting about 4 hours or on Low heat setting 8 hours.

Step 3

In small bowl, beat whipping cream and cornstarch with whisk until smooth. Stir into mixture in slow cooker. Cover; cook 15 minutes longer.

Step 4

Season chowder to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish individual bowls of chowder with parsley and bacon.