CLAM CHOWDER ( CROCK POT)

Clam Chowder ( Crock Pot) image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 6h45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
2-3 oz pancetta or lean bacon, finely diced
1/4 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 c cold water
2 c half and half
1 1/4 lb russet baking potatoes ( about 4 medium) peeled and cut into small cubes
3/4 tsp dried thyme leaves
2 - 6 oz cans chopped or minced clams
1/4to 1/2 tsp season salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Steps:

1. In a crock pot, combine the onion, celery, and pancetta.
2. Whisk the flour into 1/2 cup of cold water. Stir into the vegetables in the crock pot. Stir in the remaining cup of water and add the potatoes and thyme.
3. Drain the liquid from the clams into the cooker; reserve the clams in the refrigerator. Cover and cook on low heat setting about 6 hours, stirring once or twice, if possible, until the potatoes are tender, but not mushy and falling apart.
4. Increase the heat to high. Stir in the reserved clams, half-and-half, seasoned salt, and pepper. Cook, uncovered, on high 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve hot, garnished with sprinkling of parsley, pancetta,bacon or cheese.