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clam chowder ( crock pot)

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
Somewhere, PA

Let the slow cooker tend to the cooking of this delicious chowder.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 - 5
prep time 15 Min
cook time 6 Hr 30 Min
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For clam chowder ( crock pot)

  • 1
    onion, chopped
  • 2
    celery ribs, sliced
  • 2-3 oz
    pancetta or lean bacon, finely diced
  • 1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 c
    cold water
  • 2 c
    half and half
  • 1 1/4 lb
    russet baking potatoes ( about 4 medium) peeled and cut into small cubes
  • 3/4 tsp
    dried thyme leaves
  • 2 - 6 oz
    cans chopped or minced clams
  • 1/4to 1/2 tsp
    season salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    freshly ground pepper
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish

How To Make clam chowder ( crock pot)

  • 1
    In a crock pot, combine the onion, celery, and pancetta.
  • 2
    Whisk the flour into 1/2 cup of cold water. Stir into the vegetables in the crock pot. Stir in the remaining cup of water and add the potatoes and thyme.
  • 3
    Drain the liquid from the clams into the cooker; reserve the clams in the refrigerator. Cover and cook on low heat setting about 6 hours, stirring once or twice, if possible, until the potatoes are tender, but not mushy and falling apart.
  • 4
    Increase the heat to high. Stir in the reserved clams, half-and-half, seasoned salt, and pepper. Cook, uncovered, on high 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve hot, garnished with sprinkling of parsley, pancetta,bacon or cheese.
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