Gluten Free Slow Cooker Clam Chowder

Total time4 hr 50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

Smoky bacon, tender Yukon Gold potatoes, and briny clams simmer together all day in a rich, savory broth that only gets better as the hours pass. The slow cooker does the heavy lifting here, coaxing deep flavor out of the onion, celery, and garlic while the potatoes turn perfectly fork-tender. A quick stovetop finish thickens the base into something velvety and spoon-coating before it all gets folded back in with the clams for a final warm-through. Fresh parsley scattered over the top adds a little brightness to balance the richness underneath. It's a cozy, comforting bowl that works beautifully for a gluten free table — just skip the oyster crackers on the side and this one's ready to ladle up as is.

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Ingredients

6 servings

6 slices bacon, cut into ½-inch pieces
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1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
3 stalks celery, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
3 cans (6.5 oz each) chopped clams, drained, juice reserved
1 bottle (8 oz) clam juice
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp salt, plus more to taste
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
Chef's tip
Choose a gluten-free baking blend labeled 1:1 or cup-for-cup and use the same amount. Almond and coconut flour won't work the same way.
1 cup heavy cream

For serving

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (optional)
oyster crackers, for serving (optional)
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Instructions

1
Cook the bacon pieces in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the fat has rendered and the bacon is crisp, about 6–8 minutes. Transfer the bacon to the slow cooker insert with a slotted spoon, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
2
Add the onion and celery to the skillet with the bacon fat and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.

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