Crock Pot Manhattan Clam Chowder

Submitted by Dr. Sessions

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• Ready In: 10hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 5 -6 slices bacon, diced
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, thinly sliced
• 3 stalks celery & leaves, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 28 ounces whole tomatoes, broken up, undrained
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 3 dashes black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 medium potatoes, diced
• 20 ounces minced clams with juice
• 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice

directions

1. Fry diced bacon until crispy; drain and transfer to 3 1/2-quart or larger slow cooker/Crock Pot.
2. Add remaining ingredients to the slow cooker/Crock Pot; Stir to blend.
3. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.