Slow Cooker Manhattan-Style Clam Chowder

Name: Slow Cooker Manhattan-Style Clam Chowder
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 488 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ounces bacon, diced; 1 cup onion, chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced; 3 ribs celery, with leaves, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, or 1 teaspoon dried; 1 (28-ounce) can tomatoes; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; Dash freshly ground black pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 3 medium red-skinned potatoes, diced; 2 to 3 (6- or 7-ounce) cans minced clams, undrained; 1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 tablespoon butter, or bacon drippings, optional; Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

A flavorful slow cooker Manhattan clam chowder combines tomatoes, bacon, minced clams, and chopped vegetables for a hearty meal.

⭐ 4.3 (55 reviews) Prep: 8 minCook: 480 minTotal: 488 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Lunch Soup

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Fry or bake diced bacon until crispy; drain and add to a 3 1/2-quart or larger slow cooker.
Add all remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
To thicken, stir in the optional flour and melted butter mixture 30 minutes before the end of cooking.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired, then serve hot with saltines or oyster crackers.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 484 kcal

Carbohydrate: 52 g

Cholesterol: 115 mg

Fiber: 9 g

Protein: 49 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 2910 mg

Sugar: 11 g

Fat: 9 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g