Description
Slow Cooker Clam Chowder is a creamy, comforting seafood soup that envelops you in warmth with every spoonful. This delightful dish combines fresh clams, crispy bacon, and tender potatoes, simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, it transforms simple ingredients into a rich and hearty meal that?s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 fresh clams (cleaned)
- 4 slices bacon (chopped)
- 2 medium Yukon gold potatoes (diced)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Clean the clams under cold water, discarding any open or broken ones.
- In a skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy (about 5-7 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- In the slow cooker, combine cleaned clams, cooked bacon, diced potatoes, onion, and celery. Pour in chicken broth.
- Season with thyme and black pepper; stir gently to mix. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Stir in heavy cream just before serving for a creamy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg