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Slow Cooker Manhattan Clam Chowder

The combination of whole clams, chicken broth, vegetables, and seasonings makes for the best-tasting Slow Cooker Manhattan Clam Chowder ever.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 20 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 celery ribs sliced
  • 3 medium-sized carrots diced
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 14 oz. can corn drained
  • 2 large russet potatoes peeled and diced into 1/2" pieces
  • 28 oz. diced tomatoes (two 14 oz. cans)
  • 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tsp. Tabasco sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
  • 20 oz. whole clams (two 10-oz. clams) drained
  • 8 oz. clam juice

Optional Toppings:

  • Cooked bacon crumbled
  • Fresh parsley chopped
  • Oyster crackers
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Instructions

  • In a slow cooker, combine the celery, carrots, onion, corn, potatoes, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, tabasco sauce, old bay seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, thyme leaves, whole clams, and the clam juice. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on LOW heat for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Ladle the chowder into bowls and top with your choice of optional toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Vegetable broth or fish stock can be used in place of the chicken stock.
  • Feel free to add shrimp, bay scallops or white fish to this recipe.
  • This recipe can be made on the stove-top as well, add all ingredients to a large stock pot, cover and cook on medium heat for 30-45 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat on the stove-top or in the microwave.
  • It is not recommended to freeze the chowder as the potatoes and vegetables will become mushy when thawed.
  • Other vegetables that can be added to the recipe are: Bell peppers, zucchini or green beans.

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 882mg | Potassium: 733mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 522IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 3mg

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