Crock Pot Clam Chowder

Submitted by papergoddess

"Clam Chowder for the Crock Pot (or not)"

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans clams
• 1⁄4 lb salt pork or 1/4 lb bacon
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 -4 potatoes, pared and cubed
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 3⁄4 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups half-and-half or 2 cups milk
• 1 1⁄2 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)

directions

1. Saute pork or bacon and onion until golden brown;drain.
2. Put clams in crock pot with bacon.
3. Add all remaining ingredients, except milk or half-and-half.
4. Cover and cook on High 3-4 hours.
5. Add 1 cup milk or half-and-half and cornstarch last hour of cooking.
6. Add remaining milk or half and half before serving.
7. STOVE TOP INSTRUCTIONS: Place all ingredients EXCEPT milk and cornstarch in kettle.
8. Simmer on low heat for 45 minutes.
9. Mix cornstarch into milk and add to kettle.
10. DO NOT BOIL.
11. Heat to warm, then serve.

Reviews

[Scouter Girl]

Fabulous! I added a cup of chopped celery (a standard for me), 1 clove of garlic, 1 T butter, and a couple of extra potatoes. Lovely, thick, rich and tasty!!

 

[loganisle]

We really liked this but thought it could have benefited from less liquid and more seasoning, I'm sure that's because we don't eat pork so there was no seasoning from the bacon/salt pork. The first time around I used red potatoes, 2 12 ounce cans of baby clams, and a half a can of cream of chicken soup at the end to try to thicken it up a bit. I'm making it again today and have cut out half-cup of water, am using russet potatoes, a dash of salt & pepper, and a dash or two of liquid smoke to help with the smokey flavor the bacon would have provided, if we had used it. By cutting the liquid I hope to get a thicker chowder. All-in-all this was a GREAT recipe. Thanks!

 

[believe244]

Good easy recipe thank you. I used fresh clams and their juice plus bottle clam juice. Nothing Like fresh clams. Canned taste nothing like clams. Also added carrots, celery and mushrooms. Family loved it.

 

[whtbxrmom]

I was craving clam chowder. Made this following the recipe. It was good, just not as thick and creamy as I am used to. I did try to add an additional tablespoon of corn starch, but it didn't make much difference. Will try and tweak it a bit if I try to make this again.

 

[mrpaul]

I'm a big fan of clam chowder and I love my crock pot. This recipe was a snap to make and its better than anything on the store shelves. The wonderful smell of bacon and onions frying on the stove lingers in the house for hours afterward. Thank you for a great recipe.