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{{RecipeSummary
|PrepTime=30 min
|CookTime=4.5 hrs
|Source=[https://www.bakedbyrachel.com/slow-cooker-new-england-clam-and-corn-chowder/ BakedByRachel.com]
|Yield=6+ servings
|Rating={{unrated}}
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=== Ingredients ===
* 2 lb potatoes roughly 5 cups, peeled and chopped into bite size pieces
* 3 cloves garlic minced
* 1 C onion chopped
* 1 C celery chopped
* 7oz can corn drained
* 1 1/2 tsp salt
* 1 1/2 tsp white pepper or ground black pepper
* 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
* 2 bay leaves
* 1 1/2 tsp thyme
* 4 x 6oz cans clams with juice
* 8oz bottle clam juice
* 6 slices bacon 1/4 cup reserved if desired for topping
* 1-2 Tbsp bacon grease optional
* 2 Tbsp cornstarch
* 2 C heavy cream

=== Preparation ===
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 1/4 cup as optional toppings. Add remaining bacon and optional bacon grease 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.

[[Category:Chowder]]
[[Category:Crockpot]]