Who knew that a Crock Pot Clam Chowder Recipe could be so easy!?! Â This savory soup is so simple to make, and will make you an instant kitchen superstar!
Craving a piping hot bowl of delicious Clam Chowder? Â This Crock Pot Clam Chowder Recipe is SO simple and absolutely delicious. Â It really is the best!
Christy writes: "I’m a bit of a clam chowder snob. I am EXTREMELY picky with it (taste, consistency, everything) Your recipe is exactly what I’ve been looking for! It’s so delicious and the consistency is perfect! Great job, and great recipe!"
Growing up in Seattle, I consumed a LOT of clam chowder!  You can easily satisfy your chowder cravings at Ivar’s, Steamer’s, Salty’s and so many more incredible seafood restaurants in Seattle.  Even though we were on the west coast… New England style clam chowder was the THING in Seattle!
But sometimes you just need to make your own crave-worthy chowder at home!  Each tasty spoonful of this rich and delicious chowder will have you craving more… and the bacon on top just makes it even better!  Actually… bacon makes everything better! 🙂  Are you ready for the recipe?  Go grab your Crock Pot!
Crock Pot Clam Chowder Recipe
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What to Serve with Clam Chowder:
Clam chowder pairs so well with so many different things! Â Here are 10 of my favorite tasty Clam Chowder Sides…
- Bacon
- Club Sandwich
- Garlic Bread
- Hush Puppies
- Jo Jo Potato Wedges
- Oyster Crackers
- Rosemary Bread
- Salad
- Shrimp Appetizer
- Saltine Crackers
- Sourdough Bread
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Yes, you sure can! Â You’ll just need at least an 8 quart slow cooker to get the job done.
Crockpot Clam Chowder Ingredients:
It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Crockpot New England Clam Chowder!
- Minced Clams
- Evaporated Milk
- Cream of Potato Soup
- Cream of Celery Soup
- Butter
- Pepper
- Bay Leaf
- Parsley
- BaconÂ
How to Bake Bacon in the Oven
The crispy bacon crumbles sends this clam chowder over the top! Â Use this simple trick for Perfect Crispy Bacon to prep yours ahead of time!
How Do You Keep Clams Tender For Chowder?
Are you wondering how to cook clams so they are not chewy?  The key to keeping clams tender for clam chowder is to not overcook them.  That’s why we’ll add the clams in for the last 30 minutes of cooking, to ensure they don’t get overdone.  Nobody likes a rubbery clam. 🙂
How to Make Slow Cooker Clam Chowder:
- Spray crockpot with nonstick cooking spray
- Drain clam juice from cans and add to large bowl
- Refrigerate clams
- Stir Clam Juice, Evaporated Milk, Cream of Potato Soups, Cream of Celery Soup, melted Butter & Pepper together
- Transfer mixture into crockpot
- Add Bay Leaf and cover crockpot with lid
- Cook on HIGH for 1.5 hours or LOW for 3.5 hours
- Stir in clams, and cook for 30 more minutes
- Remove Bay Leaf
- Top with Bacon and Parsley
- Serve, Enjoy & DEVOUR!
What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Easy Crock Pot Clam Chowder Recipe…
Shawnna writes: “This was easy and DELICIOUS!!!”
Meghan writes: “Made this tonight and it was delicious. I’m not a fan of celery, so I did make one change. Instead of the cream of celery, I used cream of chicken with herbs.”
Carolyn writes: “This was tasty.”
Kimberly writes: “Love this recipe! So simple and yummy. I like to chop up some {cooked} shrimp into smaller pieces and toss that in as well. I call it a seafood chowder instead.”
Crock Pot Clam Chowder Recipe
Ingredients
- 13 oz. Minced Clams in Clam Juice {2 cans 6.5 oz. each}
- 12 oz. Evaporated Milk {1 can}
- 21 oz. Campbell’s Cream of Potato Soup {2 cans 10.5 oz. each}
- 10.5 oz. Campbell’s Cream of Celery Soup {1 can}
- 1 tbsp. Butter melted
- ÂĽ tsp. Pepper
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 Tbsp. Fresh chopped Parsley for Garnish
- 6 slices Chopped Bacon {cooked until crispy} for Garnish
Instructions
- Spray Crockpot with Non-stick Cooking Spray
- Drain Clam Juice from cans of Clams, and pour into large bowl. {set clams aside in refrigerator}
- In large bowl, combine Clam Juice, Evaporated Milk, Cream of Potato Soups, Cream of Celery Soup, melted Butter, and Pepper.
- Stir well, and transfer mixture into Crockpot.
- Add Bay Leaf into soup mixture, and cover Crockpot with lid.
- Cook on HIGH for 2 hours, or LOW for 4 hours.
- After 1.5 hours on HIGH or 3.5 hours on LOW, add in clams and stir well, then cover for the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Remove Bay Leaf prior to serving, top with Parsley and chopped Bacon and ENJOY!
What You’ll Need to Make This Crock Pot Clam Chowder Recipe:
5 – 6 quart Crock Pot
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Barb says
It’s rainy here in Pittsburgh Pa and also Ash Wednesday. Perfect day to throw this in the crockpot. It really is so easy and delicious. Thanks for a great recipe.
Heidi says
This sounds like the perfect cozy dinner for tonight, Barb! I’m so glad you love it!
Pauline says
Loved this recipe for clam chowder, was very easy and delicious. Couldn’t find cream of potato soup so used cream of mushroom and added potatoes, it was delicious. Thanks for sharing.
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Pauline! Cream of mushroom is a great substitute, too. I’m so glad you loved it!
Christy says
Okay, so I’m a bit of a clam chowder snob lol. I am EXTREMELY picky with it (taste, consistency, everything) There is only one restaurant I have found to make it the absolute best. I have tried making many different recipes… either the wrong flavor, too runny, or just not good. Your recipe is exactly what I’ve been looking for! It’s so delicious and the consistency is perfect! Great job, and great recipe! Thanks for posting.
Heidi says
You’re so sweet… thanks, Christy! You just made my day!
Brenda says
Can you freeze this soup. Sometimes cream soups don’t freeze well
Heidi says
Hi Brenda ~ due to the milk and creams, this soup is not really freezer friendly.
Ken says
By far, the best and easiest clam chowder recipe I have come across!! I have made this several times exactly as written and it is amazing. So over the weekend I wanted to make it again. Unfortunately, no Cream of Potato soup to be found!! Chalk another one up to supply chain issues in 2022!!. So I ended up substituting one can of Cream of Onion and one can of Cream of Bacon (not realizing before this point that either was a “thing”!). I am still not sure how much it changed the overall flavor profile but it was still delicious! To make up for no potato soup, I did parboil a package of dry potato gnocchi and added that when ready to serve. I think I will do that from now on regardless of what “cream of” soup I am lucky enough to find at the grocery store, Thank you for sharing such a great recipe!!
Heidi says
I’m so glad you like it, Ken… and I love your idea of adding in a little gnocchi! 🙂
Valerie Porter says
How many people does it serve?
Heidi says
Hi Valerie,
It depends on the serving size, but on average I would say it serves around 6.
Angela says
Can this recipe be made on the stove?
Heidi says
Hi Angela,
I am sure this could be prepared on the stove top. If you give it a try, let me know how it turns out.
~ Heidi
Angela says
It turns out that you have to cook it on very low heat , otherwise it tends to burn. It turned out ok, but I feel it would be much better in the crockpot. Thanks for answering my question.
Angela
Rebecca Dillon says
Great recipe! This is perfect for today’s snow day. So cozy.
Heidi says
That sounds like so much fun, Rebecca… I sure would love a snow day here in Phoenix! Stay warm and cozy today! 🙂
Cyna says
What a delicious and easy recipe, I’ll have to try this for my family! Thank you for sharing, Heidi!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Cyna… hope you all love it! 🙂
janet says
This is so easy and a very big hit when I made it at the beach this year. Will make over and over.
Heidi says
Aww ~ thanks, Janet! So glad you loved it! 🙂