clam chowder ( crock pot)

Somewhere, PA
Updated on Nov 4, 2012

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

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

Ingredients

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

How To Make clam chowder ( crock pot)

  • Step 1
    In a crock pot, combine the onion, celery, and pancetta.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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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Category: Chowders
Keyword: #chowder
Keyword: #Clam
Ingredient: Seafood
Culture: American

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