Slow Cooker Clam Chowder

I love this New England Slow Cooker Clam Chowder. Every time I have a bowl, I’m taken back to my childhood. I love the creaminess of it and the taste of the pepper bringing all of the ingredients to life.

My husband and I have very busy schedules so I decided to make this slow cooker clam Chowder in our slow cooker. As soon as we walk in the door, we can smell the clams and bacon throughout the house and it smells so good.
This satisfied our clam chowder craving for sure and its very filling!

I remember my mom and grandmother making clam chowder growing up. I would always get excited and save up my appetite for a big bowl of soup. It’s been a while since I have had homemade clam chowder. Then one day my husband mentioned he was craving it in a bread bowl.

I like keeping my bowl of this slow cooker clam chowder simple. The chowder with some pepper and a spoonful of oyster crackers. A perfect comfort dish for those relaxed days.

Slow Cooker Clam Chowder

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Course slow cooker

Ingredients

  

• 8 slices of bacon, chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 stalks celery, diced finely
• 2 Tbl. butter, melted
• 2-3 large potatoes, cut into 1" inch chunks
• 2 10 oz. cans minced clams with juices
• 2 cups chicken stock
• ½ tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. pepper
• 2 Tbl. Cornstarch
• 1 pint half-and-half
• Toppings: Oyster crackers, chopped green onions, bacon bits, shredded cheese

Instructions

 

• In a pan over medium heat, cook the bacon until browned and slightly crispy. Remove from the pan and add to the crockpot, leaving as much drippings as possible in the pan.
• Add in the onion, celery, and butter. Cook until softened and onion is transparent, about 3-5 minutes.
• Add in the flour and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and add to the crockpot.
• Add the bacon and sautéed veggies, potatoes, add the clams with the juices, chicken stock, salt, and pepper.
• Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
• The last 45 minutes-hour of cooking, add in the half-and-half. If the soup is too thin once done, add a teaspoon of cornstarch at a time until your desired consistency.
• Season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve with toppings of your choice.

Keyword soup