HEARTY MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER

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This veggie-packed clam chowder is savory and satisfying. Butter up some crusty bread and you have yourself a complete meal. -Carol Bullick, Royersford, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 7h20m

Yield 6 servings (about 2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, shredded (about 3/4 cup)
3 celery ribs, sliced
4 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) chopped clams, undrained
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 bay leaf
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 7-9 hours. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 995mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.