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5 from 11 votes

Easy Slow Cooker Clam Chowder

The easiest clam chowder you can make and it doesn't skimp on flavor.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time6 hrs
Total Time6 hrs 15 mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Clam Chowder
Servings: 4
Calories: 602kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker Size: 4 quart or larger

Ingredients

  • 21 oz. Cream of Potato Soup (two-10.50 oz. cans)
  • 21 oz. milk (measured in above cans)
  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 13 oz. minced clams (two-6.5 oz cans) add the clam juice from cans to the soup if desired.
  • 1/2 cup white onion diced
  • 6 slices bacon cooked, browned and crumbled
  • 1/2 tsp. thyme (optional)

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • crackers
  • sourdough bread
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Add everything into the slow cooker, including thyme, if using.
  • Stir until the cream cheese almost disappears into the mixture, some lumps are ok.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours.
  • Serve with crackers and sourdough bread.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Should I add the clam juice to my clam chowder?

If you love a strong clam flavor in your clam chowder, yes! Adding clam juice is okay to do and will give your chowder a great clam flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 602kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 1942mg | Potassium: 582mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1403IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 293mg | Iron: 3mg