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.
Speaking of slow cooker soups and stews... Did you know that I have an entire ebook dedicated to this topic? Peace Love and Low Carb - Slow Cooker Soups and Stews - 30 Recipes to Keep You Warm During Winter
More low carb soup recipes:
- Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
- Roasted Garlic and Mushroom Soup with Bacon
- Creamy Jalapeno Popper Chicken Soup
- Low Carb Zuppa Toscana Soup
- 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
Alexa Carpenter says
I made this last night, not in the crock pot (not enough time) and it only made 6 1 cup servings.
However it was amazing!!!
Tanya says
Another great soup recipe, Thank You! Just finished my first bowl and my non-soup loving husband is on his second.
I decided to make this in my dutch oven since I'm just not a fan of the crock pot and YUM!!! I started with the bacon, drained it on a paper towel lined plate and then cooked the veggies in the bacon fat until soft adding them to the plate with the bacon. Wiped the pot clean and added the broth, clam juice & clams and then added in all the rest of the goodness! Ready for my second bowl now!
Christie says
Made this tonight on the stove top because I was pressed for time. Like another poster, I sautéed the vegetables in the bacon fat and butter. Simmered all the ingredients except the cream cheese (added that last) for about an hour. It was tasty!!!
Deborah Hopper says
Look delicious, I will make this soon, thanks!
Andrew Ervin says
Made this for dinner tonight & it was delicious. I was pressed for time so I sautéed the onion, leek, celery & garlic in the fat from the rendered bacon. I didn't add the heavy cream until the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Kate says
Made this last night, loved it! Want it thicker though... maybe some parmesan? Just used to a thicker cream for the chowder, but it is seriously yummy as is... I meant to throw in frozen cauliflower at the end to cool it down and forgot... I did not miss it in my bowl though...
I did throw an extra can of clams in and another half cup of cream to compensate. I also used the whole 1 cup container of chicken stock I bought, because I didn't want to save it. Probably is the reason it's less thick than I was expecting. Still absolutely delicious! Will make again.
Carol says
I just made this, it was a HUGE hit. love it. for the potato substitute, I use small radishes, diced up, they cook to the consistency of a potato and no one is the wiser! LOVE THIS ONE!! THANK YOU
Rachel says
I have this slow cooking as we speak and the flavor is wonderful.. I did leave out the leeks and replaced it with celery, I added potatoes and some of the bacon grease for extra flavor.. I also added a but more chicken stalk, and cornstarch to thicken it. I can't wait!
Tina Ranous says
I made this last night and it was Awesome!!!
Thank You for all your great recipes!!!
Peace Love and Low Carb says
You are so welcome. I am so happy you enjoyed it.
Jennifer Franks says
Made this recipe for the first time. It certainly won't be the last!!! I used the whipped cream cheese with chives as another comment suggested. I used dry sherry for the chicken stock. My husband wants me to make this every day, now. He is currently on the couch "enveloped in a soup trance". He said it felt like the soup was giving him a hug. 🙂