Keto Clam Chowder

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 small leek (sliced)
• 2 medium celery (diced)
• 4 teaspoon fresh garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoon butter
• 2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 30 ounce baby clams (canned)
• 2 cup clam juice
• 8 ounce cooked bacon (chopped)
• 8 ounce cream cheese (softened)
• 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep all ingredients. Put the slow cooker on low setting.

2. 2

   Add chicken broth, onion, leek, celery, garlic, butter, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 1 hour.

3. 3

   Once vegetables have softened, add clams, clam juice, cooked bacon, cream cheese, and heavy cream.

4. 4

   Stir together until cream cheese is softened and well incorporated. Add thyme and stir again. Cover and cook for 6-8 hours on low.

5. 5

   Optionally: Turn slow cooker to high and leave the lid off for 30 minutes if you want to reduce the chowder to make it thicker.

6. 6

   Serve hot and enjoy!