Pescatarian Slow Cooker Clam Chowder

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  6 slices bacon, cut into ½-inch pieces
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  Use vegetarian bacon instead.

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  Chef's tip

  Cook it only until crisp, adding a little oil to the pan - vegetarian bacon cooks much faster than pork bacon and can scorch. If the recipe simmers or bakes the bacon further, set it aside and stir it back in near the end.
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  1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
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  3 stalks celery, finely diced
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  3 cloves garlic, minced
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  1 ½ lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
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  3 cans (6.5 oz each) chopped clams, drained, juice reserved
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  1 bottle (8 oz) clam juice
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  1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
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  Chef's tip

  Use the same amount of low-sodium vegetable broth. The dish will be a little lighter in flavor than with chicken broth.
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  1 tsp dried thyme
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  1 bay leaf
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  ½ tsp black pepper
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  ¼ tsp salt, plus more to taste
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  3 tbsp unsalted butter
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  3 tbsp all-purpose flour
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  1 cup heavy cream
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For serving

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