Slow Cooker Clam Chowder

Gluten Free
Health score
10%
Slow Cooker Clam Chowder
375 min.
6
353kcal

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Are you a fan of creamy, hearty chowders but looking for a healthier, gluten-free alternative? Look no further! This Slow Cooker Clam Chowder is the perfect solution for a delicious, comforting meal that won't compromise on your dietary needs. With a focus on simplicity and allowing the slow cooker to do the work, this recipe yields a rich, flavorful chowder that's ideal for lunch, dinner, or even as a main course.

Crafted to serve 6, each bowl of this chowder comes in at around 353 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence. The star of the show, of course, is the tender, succulent minced clams, but the real magic happens when combined with the velvety base of evaporated milk and condensed cream of mushroom soup. The addition of bacon, potatoes, and vegetables ensures a well-rounded meal that's both satisfying and nutritious.

Whether you're a busy professional, a clam chowder aficionado, or simply someone looking to impress your family with a homemade, gluten-free dinner, this Slow Cooker Clam Chowder is your new go-to. Let your slow cooker do the heavy lifting while you focus on other aspects of your day, and come dinner time, enjoy a piping hot, homemade chowder that tastes like it took hours to prepare.

Dive into a world where gluten-free doesn't mean compromise; where every spoonful tells the tale of careful craft and comforting flavors. This Slow Cooker Clam Chowder is not just a recipe; it's a promise of a delightful dining experience that's as easy as it is delicious.

Ingredients

  • slices bacon cut into small pieces
  •  carrots grated
  • ounce clams minced canned
  • 10.8 ounce cream of mushroom soup canned
  • 24 fluid ounce evaporated milk canned
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • cup onion chopped
  •  potatoes cubed peeled

Equipment

  • bowl
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, drain the clams and reserve the juice.
  2. Add water to the juice as needed to total 1 3/4 cups liquid. Cover the clams and put in refrigerator for later.
  3. In a slow cooker combine the bacon, potatoes, onion, carrot, soup, ground black pepper, evaporated milk and reserved clam juice with water. Cover and cook on low setting for 9 to 11 hours OR on high setting for 4 to 5 hours.
  4. Add the clams and cook on high setting for another hour.

Nutrition Facts

Calories353kcal
Protein17.36%
Fat40.99%
Carbs41.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.1
Glycemic Load
14.54
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
16.727826216946%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
1.34mg
Kaempferol
1.05mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
6.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:352.53kcal
17.63%
Fat:16.17g
24.88%
Saturated Fat:8.04g
50.26%
Carbohydrates:36.98g
12.33%
Net Carbohydrates:33.78g
12.28%
Sugar:14.32g
15.91%
Cholesterol:47.8mg
15.93%
Sodium:599.46mg
26.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.42g
30.83%
Vitamin A:2002.44IU
40.05%
Phosphorus:356.51mg
35.65%
Calcium:335.77mg
33.58%
Vitamin C:25.8mg
31.27%
Potassium:974.32mg
27.84%
Vitamin B2:0.47mg
27.36%
Vitamin B6:0.48mg
23.97%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.36%
Magnesium:63.03mg
15.76%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.08%
Vitamin B12:0.82µg
13.74%
Zinc:2.04mg
13.63%
Vitamin B5:1.32mg
13.16%
Copper:0.26mg
13%
Fiber:3.2g
12.81%
Vitamin B3:2.55mg
12.73%
Selenium:7.44µg
10.62%
Folate:37.28µg
9.32%
Iron:1.63mg
9.08%
Vitamin K:4.33µg
4.12%
Vitamin E:0.37mg
2.43%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.18%
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