Slow Cooker Low Carb Clam Chowder with Bacon! More proof that everything is better with bacon. This is a nice, hearty New England style clam chowder. The only thing missing are the potatoes. If you were looking to add something to simulate the potato in a typical clam chowder, simply add some diced rutabaga or cauliflower into the mix. This is my favorite slow cooker. I have had it for years and it has never let me down! From it's maiden voyage with my Slow Cooker Kickin' Chili Recipe to the many, many batches of this chowder it has made, old faithful is always crocking out something delicious. If you are not a fan of clams, but love the thick and rich nature of a chowder, maybe this Chicken Bacon Chowder Recipe is for you! Looking for some slow cooker ideas that are not soups or stews? I've got you covered. Here are 50 Low Carb and Paleo Slow Cooker Recipes. Do you have a favorite slow cooker recipe? I would love to hear about it.
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- Roasted Garlic and Mushroom Soup with Bacon
- Creamy Jalapeno Popper Chicken Soup
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- Roasted Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup
- Cabbage Roll Soup
- Slow Cooker Kickin' Chili
- Keto Chicken Bacon Chowder
- Low Carb Broccoli Cheddar Soup
- Creamy Reuben Soup
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Slow Cooker Low Carb Clam Chowder
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 Servings 1x
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chicken stock
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 small leek, cleaned, trimmed, and sliced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 - 10 oz cans of fancy whole baby clams, drained
- 2 cups clam juice
- 1 pound thick cut bacon, cooked crisp, and crumbled
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Heat slow cooker on low setting.
- To slow cooker, add chicken stock, garlic, shallot, leek, celery, onions, butter, and salt and pepper. Cover, and cook vegetables on low for 1 hour.
- To the slow cooker, add clams, clam juice and bacon.
- Add cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic powder and thyme. Continue mixing until there are no visible clumps of cream cheese and all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Cover and cook for 6-8 hours.
Notes
Per Serving - Calories: 276 | Fat: 28.5g | Protein: 12g | Net Carbs: 3.75g
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cup
Heather says
OMGoodness!!! This was fantastic! I didn't add the leek and threw in some turnips to give it the potato like texture. So, so, good! I could eat this every night. I noticed some people commented on it being too salty, for my family, the salt amount was perfect!
Roxy says
This is SO DELICIOUS!! I'm so thankful you made this low-carb version I've been craving clam chowder but thought I couldn't have it because of the carbs 😀 thank you!!
Tina says
Do you think this would turn out just as good if I tried it on the stovetop?? I really wanted to make this today but don't have 6-8 hours for it to cook 🙂 I assume I could just simmer it for an hour or two?
Thanks 🙂
Karen says
What did I do wrong?? Came home to a wonderful smell, only to lift the crock pot lid and find a disgusting curdled mess! Should the cream have been added at the end????? This recipe sounded awesome, as all of yours do (and ARE!!!!!). I have to throw it out, and that's a lot of ingredients. Where did I go wrong, as everyone else said it was great!! It had to be me, because every single recipe I've made of yours has been a keeper!! So sad!!!
Peace Love and Low Carb says
As for what you might have done wrong, without being there and seeing the ingredients that you used, I can't really be sure. Did you use all full fat products? Was your slow cooker on the right temp? Does your slow cooker run hotter than the average? Was it cooked the proper amount of time? Did you thoroughly mix in the heavy cream and cream cheese until it was creamy and there was no visible clumps? Were you sure to use heavy cream and not just half and half?
Karen says
Honestly, I followed to a "T". I can't figure out how no one else had this problem! Aarrgh! I want to try it again, because it had to be a fluke or something!
Cat says
Add the cheese & cream mixture at the end & if needed only heat it up. My crockpot cooks way too hot for some reason & yours probably did too. If cream & cheese are cooked too hot they curdle, any fat %.
Caroline Theberge says
Delicious chowder! I added some cooked cauliflower at the end as well in lieu of spuds.
Next time I won't add any salt....with canned clams it's not needed at all.
Thankyou for a winner!! I love it when I try a new recipe and it's a hit...peace& love back to you!!!
Carol says
This looks so good. I have never heard of putting cream cheese in a soup, does it give a cream cheese taste? I do love clam chowder, but I hate clams. LOL I love the taste of it.
I was also wondering if I would be allowed to put your recipe on my blog if I link back to your site?
Thank you so much!
Rhonda says
Oh, goodness. I just made this recipe, adding daikan radishes. Wow! Never would have believed the radishes would mimic potatoes so well. Not 100%, but close enough. Hubby liked it, too. Will definitely be making this again. And again.
Sherrice McIntosh says
My husband loves clam chowder.. we may have this for Christmas Eve! 🙂
Anonymous says
Amazing soup! Thanks for the recipe!
Peace Love and Low Carb says
No problem. I'm happy you enjoyed it.
Kimberly Cameron, M.A. says
Kimberly Cameron Valencia CA
Wow!!! Can't believe how amazing this turned out!!! My family was raving about it!! Next time I will make a couple of changes, but not many... this was amazing!!!!! For my modifications, feel free to check out my blog (where I also reference your site): http://kimberlycameronvalenciacaatkins.weebly.com/1/post/2013/04/crock-pot-clam-chowder.html. I will definitely be coming back for more recipes!!!!!! Thanks again!!!!!!!!!!
sue says
How many cups is a serving
Dinah says
I'm making this now, but of course I don't have all the ingredients on hand. I only have 3 6 ounce cans of clams so i'm halving the recipe. I didn't have leeks and shallots so I'm replacing it with some small diced turnips. My only problem is I want it NOW! LOL I may very well transfer it to the stovetop.
Louanne campbell says
How did it turn out with the turnips