Slow Cooker Clam Chowder

February 3, 2020
This easy Slow Cooker Clam Chowder recipe delivers up classic New England-style deliciousness, with a little unexpected ingredient for extra creaminess and flavor.
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My husband doesn't like what we refer to as "regular" soups.  If he's going to eat a soup, its got to be thick, chunky, and just loaded with stuff.  For him, nothing else will do.

For me?  It doesn't matter -- thick or thin, loaded or mostly broth, -- as long as the soup tastes good.

But I do have to admit, I have a definite weakness for creamy, hearty chowder.  And I especially have a weakness for New England style clam chowder.

So with its creamy, chunky goodness, I'm happy to say this Slow Cooker Clam Chowder absolutely satisfies us both.

This easy Slow Cooker Clam Chowder recipe delivers up classic New England-style deliciousness, with a little unexpected ingredient for extra creaminess and flavor.

My sister-in-law created this chowder recipe, and came up with what I think is a very creative way to give it comforting creaminess while adding an extra little jolt of flavor at the same time.  Want to know her secret?

My sister-in-law's unexpected ingredient is a little tub of chive & onion cream cheese, melted into the chowder at the end of the slow cooker cooking time.  Brilliant!  Simultaneous thickening, creaminess, and added flavor.

It makes for one crock pot of clam chowder that's most definitely satisfying, delicious, and comforting.  All while being easy to make, too.

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Making a batch of this Slow Cooker Clam Chowder is pretty simple.

Just grab a few cans of chopped clams, some chicken broth, a chopped onion, a package of thawed frozen corn, and a few diced red potatoes.  Toss these into a slow cooker along with some dried thyme, marjoram, and a bit of garlic salt.

When you put in the canned clams, also pour in the juice the clams are packed in, too.  

Let this all cook on the low heat setting for about 6 to 8 hours or on the high heat setting for 4 to 5 hours, until the potatoes are nice and tender.

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Then, whisk together a cup of 1/2-&-1/2 with a little cornstarch.  Gradually stir it into the crock pot clam mixture.

Continue cooking the chowder, now on the high heat setting, for about 15 to 30 minutes until the chowder thickens up a bit.

It makes for one crock pot of clam chowder that's most definitely satisfying, delicious, and comforting.  All while being easy to make, too.

Finally, stir in a container of onion & chive cream cheese -- the soft, spreadable stuff that comes in a little tub.  Continue to cook on high heat setting for 5 minutes to soften the cream cheese.  

After the 5 minutes of cook time, gently stir the clam chowder until the cream cheese is melted and mixed in.

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The result?  A hearty, loaded with stuff, New England-style clam chowder that's full of creaminess and flavor.

Yes, this chowder is super comforting on a chilly day.  And we all need a little comfort food every now and then when it's chilly out, don't we?  Mmm, hmmm, perhaps even on a not-so-chilly day.

So if you love comfort in the thick and hearty chowder form, whip up a batch of this Slow Cooker Clam Chowder.  Especially if you love the convenience of crock pot cooking.

Then, grab a spoon and dive on in!

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Slow Cooker Soups
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Yield: about 8-10 servings

Slow Cooker Clam Chowder

Slow Cooker Clam Chowder

This easy Slow Cooker Clam Chowder delivers up classic New England-style deliciousness, with a little unexpected ingredient for extra creaminess and flavor.
prep time: 10 Mcook time: 6 H & 30 Mtotal time: 6 H & 40 M

ingredients:

  • 3 (6.5 oz.) cans chopped or baby clams, undrained
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 8 small new red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 (12 to 16 oz.) package frozen corn, thawed
  • 2 (14 oz.) cans chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tsp. dried marjoram (or oregano)
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1 c. half & half
  • 2 T. cornstarch
  • 1 (8 oz.) container onion & chive spreadable cream cheese
  • salt & pepper

instructions:

How to cook Slow Cooker Clam Chowder

  1. In a slow-cooker, combine clams (with their juice), chopped onion, potatoes, corn, chicken broth, marjoram, thyme, and garlic salt. 
  2. Cover. Cook on low heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or high heat setting for 4 to 5 hours, until potatoes are tender.
  3. Combine half & half and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth; gradually stir into clam mixture. 
  4. Cover. Cook on high heat setting for 15 to 30 minutes, until mixture thickens a bit.
  5. Stir onion & chive cream cheese into the chowder. Cook on high heat setting for 5 minutes.  Gently stir chowder until cream cheese is melted and mixed in.
  6. Add a little salt and pepper, to taste.
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38 comments

  1. I'm SO making this. I love clam chowder and to make it in the slow cooker??? Genius!

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  2. I'll definitely have to try that. I bet it makes it so creamy and delicious.

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    1. The cream cheese really does give the chowder great flavor, and really nice creaminess. Enjoy!

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  3. This chowder does look as comforting as a warm blanket. This cozy meal will be making an appearance on my table soon. Thanks!

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    1. Enjoy it, Wendy! Thanks so much for reading The Kitchen is My Playground.

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  4. I love clam chowder. I make it usually once a year and my husband has some pizza. (Not a clam fan.) I love your secret ingredient! I'll have to give it a try.

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  5. I'm so happy you shared this recipe at Cast Party Wednesday! I can't wait to make it for my husband! Pinned! Thanks! ~Sheryl @ Lady Behind The Curtain~

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    1. Thanks so much for Pinning, Sheryl. Hope you and your hubby love it as much as we do!

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  6. We love good clam chowder here too. We dig the clams ourselves in the warmer months, and we like it thick too!
    Yours looks very good! I have never made it in a crock pot, but I made it for 200 people for a school fair!
    Here from Yvonne's OTMM.

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  7. Gosh, this looks delicious and your photos are so beautiful. I love crock pot recipes and I am pinning this one for sure! Thanks for the recipe.

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  8. We love New England Clam Chowder and I have yet to attempt it! This looks so good...I may have to dust off the crockpot!

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  9. I just purchased a slow cooker over Xmas. This will be a great addition. Thanks.

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  10. Oh yummy! I think I might make this tomorrow! I may change up the ingredients a bit but I love that you added cream cheese to it! What a great idea!

    Thanks for sharing on Marvelous Mondays. Pinning and sharing on Facebook!

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  11. I LOVE clam chowder and in a slow cooker? Genius! Can't wait to give this a try! Pinned! Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!

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  12. I'm visiting from On the Menu Monday. This chowder looks delicious, and I love having this Crockpot version. I'd also like to have those darling bowls. Would you be willing to share your source?

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    1. Hi, Pattie! I don't mind sharing my source at all ... those darling little bowls are from IKEA. Thanks so much for dropping by!

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  13. I just made this today! It was amazing. I was skeptical during the first few hours, but it definitely thickened up at the end. I also mashed the potatoes a bit at the end to thicken it up even more.

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    1. I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Michelle! Thank you so much for stopping back by to let me know ... your comment made me smile.

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  14. I am making this now. Been in the crock pot since this morning. Very excited. I'm also making homemade bread bowls for it to go in. Cant wait!!

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  15. Where did I go wrong? I followed the recipe, but the soup did not thicken and it was a very unappetizing shade of grey/green. Had to throw it out :-(

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  16. I just wrote a comment but it went into a blackhole but anyway I was so excited this am when looking for clam chowder crockpot recipe! There is so many to choose from but knew this was the one for my husband and myself. Only thing I did different and maybe able to help others (like post on Oct 23, 2013) I drained and rinsed my clams; then used bottled clam juice(Snow's brand) instead of the juice from the cans ( my cats got a nice treat) I can't wait to eat it tonight and hoping leftovers for lunch tomorrow :-)
    cans (my cats got a nice treat!)

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  17. I made this today since the temperature outside is -11. This was SO GOOD! It will be my number one recipe for clam chowder. I've tried a quite a few in the past and this one is the best. Thanks for sharing it!!

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  18. I made this for my family tonight and they LOVED it. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Yay! I'm so glad your family enjoyed it, Christina!! Thank you so much for stopping back by to let me know. :-)

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  19. Will be making this for a party of 12, how many servings are in your recipe?

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    1. That truly depends on how much people eat! You may want to make extra ... like maybe a batch and a half or double it. Enjoy!

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  20. What size crockpot does this use?

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  21. What size crockpot does this use?

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  22. Sounds delicious. Going to try it this weekend!

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  23. This was the best clam chowder I've made. I didn't use corn, substituted 1 of the chicken broth cans with clam broth, and added 3 slices of bacon. The best! Will be making again.

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  24. Congratulations! I just pinned your featured post to our Full Plate Thursday Feature Board. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us and hope you will come back real soon!
    Miz Helen

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  25. This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party! Have a wonderful week!

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  27. Your clam chowder looks really delicious. I tried clam chowder once at a restaurant, but theirs didn't look this yummy. I'm going to pin this for later. The red potatoes in it really make me want to try this recipe.

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