Crock Pot Clam Chowder
A slow cooker clam chowder combines minced clams, bacon, onion, and potatoes in a creamy base, ideal for serving with biscuits or crackers.
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Instructions
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Chop clams into bite-sized pieces if necessary.
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Fry bacon or salt pork with onion until golden, then drain excess fat.
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Combine the fried bacon, onion, clams, cubed potatoes, liquid (water, broth, or clam juice), 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
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Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours until the potatoes are tender.
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Around the 3-hour mark, whisk 1 cup of half-and-half or milk with cornstarch.
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Stir the cornstarch mixture and the remaining 3 cups of half-and-half or milk into the slow cooker, adjust seasonings, and heat through.
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Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.