Slow Cooker Clam Chowder Recipe

Slow Cooker Clam Chowder Recipe

from dinnerthendessert.com
470 min
8 servings
285 kcal per serving

Creamy and comforting, Slow Cooker Clam Chowder is full of smoky, savory goodness. Easy to make and perfect for a cozy meal!

Ingredients

  • bacon

    , diced

    ½ lb
  • clams)

    , (6.5 ounce, not drained

    3 cans
  • yellow onion

    , chopped

    1
  • yukon potatoes

    , peeled and diced

    4
  • ribs celery

    , diced

    2
  • garlic

    , minced

    2 cloves
  • water
    2 c
  • kosher salt
    1 tsp
  • coarse ground black pepper
    ¼ tsp
  • dried thyme
    ½ tsp
  • half and half
    2 c
  • cornstarch
    2 tsp

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large cast iron skillet on medium high heat cook the bacon until crisp, then remove from the pan.

  2. 2

    Add half of the bacon, clams, onion, potatoes, celery, garlic, water, Kosher salt, black pepper and thyme into the slow cooker and stir.

  3. 3

    Cook on low for 7 hours and refrigerate the remaining bacon for serving with the soup.

  4. 4

    In a measuring cup add the half and half with the cornstarch and whisk together.

  5. 5

    Add in the half and half mixture to the slow cooker and stir.

  6. 6

    Cook on high for 30 minutes.

  7. 7

    Serve with the remainder of the bacon sprinkled over the top.