Slow Cooker New England Clam and Corn Chowder
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In case you missed it, Baked by Rachel turned three this week and got a big makeover. Even before the re-design, I knew I wanted to eventually go back and work on some of my old recipes. But when it came time to actually edit the ancient posts so they’d work with the new recipe setup, it was downright torturous. If you happen to make a recipe from long ago, don’t judge a book by it’s cover. If it’s on this site, it’s delicious… even if the pictures are hideous. Promise. I had no clue what I was doing photography wise when I started out. Not that I’m amazing now, but I’m trying and think I’ve definitely come a long way in a seemingly short time.
This is one of many recipes I wanted to bring back front and center. Instead of sharing the same recipe again with new photos, I gave the New England clam chowder from 2010 a makeover. Today’s recipe is based on that but it’s worlds better. The Mr described it as having a different taste in each bite, from bacon and corn to potatoes and clams. The corn was one of the bigger, albeit simple, changes. It just works and gives a basic clam chowder that something extra.
This New England clam chowder has all of the traditional items, with a few twists thrown in. It’s hearty, flavorful and super easy. In fact… this is the only New England style clam chowder recipe you’ll ever need.
If you happen to be facing the blizzard of ’13 this weekend and still need to brave the grocery store crowds, pick up ingredients to make this while you’re there. This chowder will keep you warm and full while it’s stormy outside. Happy and full bellies are always a good thing.
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SaveYield: Serves 6-8
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4.5-8.5 hours
Slow Cooker New England Clam and Corn Chowder
A flavorful, hearty and easy New England clam chowder recipe, with a twist.
Ingredients:
2lb potatoes (roughly 5 cups), peeled and chopped into bite size pieces
1 clove garlic, minced
1C onion, chopped
1C celery, chopped
1: 8oz can corn, drained
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 tsp thyme
4: 6oz cans clams with juice
1: 8oz bottle clam juice
6 slices bacon, ¼ cup reserved if desired for topping
1-2 Tbsp bacon grease, optional
2 Tbsp cornstarch
2C heavy cream
Directions:
Add vegetables, seasonings, clams and all clam juice to the slow cooker. Cover and begin cooking on high for 4 hours or low for 8.
Cook and chop bacon, reserving ¼ cup as optional toppings. Add remaining bacon and optional bacon grase to slow cooker. Stir and replace cover.
After 4-8 hours, whisk together cornstarch and heavy cream until smooth. Add to slow cooker, stir gently. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
Serve hot.
*This recipe was tested on high in a 6-quart slow cooker.
Adapted from Baked by Rachel
Looking for a few other hearty slow cooker recipes? Try these out:
Slow cooker lobster chowder
Slow cooker white chicken chili
Slow cooker mini meatball minestrone soup
Slow cooker Guinness beef stew
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Such a gorgeous chowder recipe, Rachel!
I adore New England clam chowder, and I love that you’ve shared this lovely slow cooker version! Beautiful photos!
pinning this!! and now i need a bowl of this chowder and a handful of oyster crackers :)
I just started going back through some of my old photos and holy cow they are bad. I kind of like them up on the site thought. This looks good! Stay warm this weekend!
Man do I love some good clam chowder! This sounds delicious! Ive never tried it in the slow cooker before though..what a good idea!
Yum! I wish my husband would eat this. I would make it today!
So pretty! This is the perfect soup for a day like today. One minute it is raining outside the next minute it’s snowing.
Love clam chowder! Perfect for a cold, blustery day!
I can’t look back at some of my old food photos either :) This chowder looks amazing!
I know the feeling of looking back on photos… and some of my recents too haha. I think your photos are really gorgeous! And this soup… OMG I cant wait to make it
I absolutely love Clam Chowder. The only other one in the house who will eat it is my 15 year old. So, I definitely need to make this because I will have to eat LOTS of it using the excuse that I don’t want it to go to waste
This was amazing! I made it last night to keep me warm and I loved it! I added a little more corn and red pepper flakes to make it spicy. Thank you so much for sharing!
Rachel — February 9th, 2013 @ 2:58 pm
So glad you enjoyed it!
This looks yummuy, and your photos are always amazing!
Your photos are so class and pretty!
You have no idea how much I wish I’d had a bowl of this for lunch yesterday after shoveling for 2 hours! Seriously perfect comfort food for a snowed-in weekend :)
next time you make this I am coming up! BF doesn’t like clam chowder much so I feel weird about making a whle batch for mysekf. But really that shouldn’t deter me since this looks awesome!!!
What a perfect dish to beat the winter clues! I love clam chowder and cannot wait to try this!
This looks incredible! And I agree, going through old blog posts is such a pain. I’m glad you brought this recipe to the front, though – I can’t wait to try it!