Description
Crockpot Clam Chowder is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender clams, crispy bacon, and creamy potatoes into a warm, satisfying dish. Perfectly suited for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this slow-cooked chowder is both easy to make and bursting with flavor. Each spoonful envelops you in a rich, savory experience that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (10 oz each) chopped clams in juice
- 4 strips thick-cut bacon, diced
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 1 cup celery, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, crisp the diced bacon until golden brown. Drain excess fat but keep about 2 tablespoons in the pan.
- Add onions, celery, and garlic to the skillet; sauté until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
- In your crockpot, combine sautéed veggies with potatoes, clams (including juice), chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Stir in heavy cream during the last half hour of cooking.
- Serve warm topped with fresh parsley or additional bacon bits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg