Crockpot Clam and Vegetable Chowder Recipe III

Crockpot Clam and Vegetable Chowder Recipe III

4 canned clams (6.5 oz); halved or quartered & drained
1/2 lb of bacon; cut into small cubes
1 pc of onion (large); minced
6-8 pcs of potatoes (large); pared & cubed
3 c of water
3.5 tsps of salt
1/4 tsp of pepper
4 c of milk
3-4 Tbsps of all-purpose flour
2 Tbsps of butter
2 cloves of garlic; minced

Place a medium-sized nonstick skillet with butter over medium heat. When the butter melts, saute the garlic and onions for a minute. Add the bacon. Saute ’til brown. Transfer into crockpot together with grease.

Stir in the clams, potatoes, water, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Cover with lid. Set heat to low. Cook for 3-4 hours. About and hour into cooking, dissolve flour in milk.

Pour into the crockpot. Cover and continue simmering ’til the rest of the cooking time. Stir occasionally. Ladle in bowls, and serve with slices of crusty bread.

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