Rye Free Slow Cooker Clam Chowder

Total time4 hr 50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

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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
1 cup heavy cream

For serving

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

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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