1In a small bowl, drain the clams and reserve the juice. Add water to the juice as needed to total 1 3/4 cups liquid. Cover the clams and put in refrigerator for later.
2In 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. Add the clams and cook on high setting for another hour.
Footnotes
Easy Cleanup
Try using a liner in your slow cooker for easier cleanup.
Ingredients
6 servings
407 cals
1 (6 ounce) can minced clams
4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup chopped onion
1 carrot, grated
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup