Crockpot Clam Chowder

This is another one that I make at least once every winter. Plus it's great because it can cook on high for just 2-3 hours, which is great for me because I love my crockpot but often forget to start things early enough.

Ingredients:

• 2-3 slices bacon, diced
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 5 cans (6.5 oz each) clams, drained and liquid reserved
• 6 medium red potatoes, cubed
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp black pepper
• Old Bay seasoning to taste 
• black pepper
• 2 cans (12 oz each) evaporated milk)

Directions:

• Cook bacon, onions, and celery in skillet under bacon is cooked and onions are tender. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Place in crockpot.
• Add water to clam juice to make 3 cups liquid. Pour into crockpot, and add potatoes, garlic, Old Bay, and pepper. Cover and cook on Low 5 to 8 hours or on High for 2 to 3 hours.
• Turn heat to Low. Mix in clams and milk. Cover and cook for 1 hour. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

[Adapted from Crockpot Best Loved Recipes.]