14 Reviews of Crock Pot Clam Chowder

From: Marg (CaymanDesigns)

On Oct 28, 2004

An easy but very tasty clam chowder. I enjoyed being able to cook it in the crockpot. I cut back on the salt some and we felt it had plenty. The instructions didn't say whether to drain the clams or not but I didn't. It could have been thicker, and I did use 2 Tbls. cornstarch, but it had a lovely flavor. I used half and half. Thanks for posting this recipe papergoddess!

From: Chef Doozer

On Feb 1, 2005

I enjoyed this chowder. Mine seemed to have a bit too much potato in it. I will use one less potato next time. I did use fat free evaporated milk and that tasted fine. I might try fat free half and half instead when I do it again.

From: Annie M.

On Nov 8, 2004

I loved this! My mother used a butter/flour roue (sp) instead of cornstarch,and left out the bacon. She also used evaporated milk. It was Amazing! Tasted just like Seattle. Brought back memories of home long forgotten!

From: Uh Oh Maggie is Cooking

On Dec 8, 2007

This was just so very, very good that I hugged myself and did a little dance when I tasted it. Like others, I did not drain the clams but just poured in the entire cans. I thought the bacon made it incredible, but my man thought he might prefer it without only because it's obviously no longer crisp. If he cooks this, he can make it that way, but as long as I'm the one cooking I'd absolutely add bacon at least to mine. Thank you so much for posting both crock pot and stove top versions. I intended to do crock pot, but I didn't get it ready in time, so I went with stove top. It's always a nice bonus to have super clear instructions and alternative methods without having to guess, especially since I'm still just learning to really cook and don't always do so well when left to my own guesses. I did add about 3 tablespoons of cornstarch (mixed first in the half and half or a little water) by the time all was said and done just because we like it a little thicker. It was still not super thick but also not very thin. I cannot wait to have leftovers tomorrow! Thank you for posting such a wonderful winner recipe.

From: timthehottie

On Apr 10, 2007

I made this for a bunch of people I was having over for lunch and it was so good I ate almost all of it and had to make more. This is the best clam chowder I've ever had!

From: **Tinkerbell**

On Nov 11, 2007

Very easy recipe & very tasty. I did not drain the clams, used 3 large potatoes, 1 teaspoon sea salt & a whole pound of thick-sliced bacon. We like our chowder a little on the thicker side & it was pretty thin even with the max cornstarch. I would have just cooked it longer (without a lid) on the stove, but since I had it in the crockpot I stirred in a can of cream of chicken soup & then let it heat through while I warmed a loaf of sourdough bread. We were all really happy with the flavor. The color was on the tan side because of the chicken soup but the soup didn't detract from the clam/bacon flavor. Thanks for posting, we'll be making it again in the future.

From: Yukon Matt

On Nov 12, 2004

I made this recipe in a 3 quart crockpot, so I halved the quantity. I also added about a cup of corn (i.e. two cups if not halved) and left out the bacon/salt pork. It turned out perfectly! Excellent consistency and cooking time, and the flavour was as good as it gets. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I wouldn't have liked it as much with the bacon and without the corn.

From: ChefMarvelIris

On Dec 23, 2007

Excellent. I used an extra can of clams cause I'm crazy for clams - and I used non-fat half and half. My husband loved it. The entire pot was gone in two days and there's only the two of us. Wonderful!!

From: Fauve

On Feb 7, 2005

Great chowder. Made this for our Super Bowl Sunday meal. I followed the recipe exactly, and was not disappointed with the results. I think maybe the clams could have been added during the last hour or so of cooking because they were slightly tough after 3 hours on high. This was, however, a great, filling meal. I will definitely try this one again. (Hey, did you guys see Paul McCartney during half-time? — Rock on!)

From: Andrew Mollmann

On Dec 30, 2008

I skipped the bacon and followed the rest of the recipe exactly (using the stove, not a crock pot). Was quite tasty. I mashed a few of the potatoes to thicken it up a bit. Could have used some more flavoring, but that's probably my fault for skipping the bacon.