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
Cat says
Ive been following this blog for a long time! Love your recipes, your blog presentation & your catchy nane! Keep up tge great work! I hope to feature some of your recipes when i create my new blog! Good luck Kendra!
Cat says
I use mascarpone in most of my low-carb recipes & I dont understand why others dont! Mascarpone cheese has the same texture as cream cheese but is milder in taste & has no carbs!
Mr. Clam Man says
Excellent!!! The stock came out creamy, and had unbelivable flavor with the bacon in it. I have a new favorite! Thanks for posting "the ultimate comfort food.".
Helen says
Wow love this chowder such a great flavor, and tastes even better the second day. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Helen, New Brunswick, Canada.
Sandra says
I am a misplaced New Englander living in the south... so fairly picky about my clam chowder! (Snobbish). This ROCKED1. I made 2 tweaks - added a little cauliflower and stalk for a potato feel and I took my immersion blender to the finished product for a few seconds (still wanted chunky yum - but definitely helped thicken the final soup). Adding this to my gotto gotta enjoy list.
Debbie Archibald says
I want to thank you for this wonderful chowder! I made this for my family for our Christmas lunch.. I did use more chicken but, I followed the recipe to a T. It was amazing, there wasn't a spoonful left. I used to make clam chowder every Christmas, so since starting Keto Jan 3, 2017 I needed to change the chowder. This has now become our new Christmas chowder. thank you again!!!
Connie Davis says
Had a seafood chowder recipe that we loved in our pre-low carb days and greatly missed it. Tried your recipe with the addition of some crab meat and salad shrimp. Added diced celery root to replace potatoes and some old bay and all I can say is"............WOW!!! They family loved it. Thank you for sharing your recipe
Susan Edmondson says
This chowder is amazing! You do not need potatoes as this soup is chock full of so many other things.
Don't change a thing.
Nicole says
Making this tomorrow. Just want to ask to make sure - cook on LOW for 6-8 hrs? My crock pot has high, low, simmer and warm. Also, the first hour of veggies only - Low or High? Thanks!!!
And for those who added cauliflower for potatoes, how much and when? I'm also the lone low-carber in my house.
Marcie says
This is so good!!! I used a turnip diced to make up for the lack of potatoes since I'm the only low carber here. I did it on the stove top and added a little more broth and a little less cream than called for. I was out of thyme so subbed oregano and it is still great. Full of flavor and lots of clams!!!