1. Cut up bacon into small pieces.

2. In frying pan on medium-high heat, crisp the bacon.

3. Add in onion and garlic, saute until onion is transparent.

4. Add to crockpot

4. Peel and Cube potatoes, add to crockpot (I like to microwave these for around 30-45 minutes to make them soft.)

5. Stir in clam juice, chicken broth, potatoes, and spices.

6. Put crockpot on high for around 4 hours, or until potatoes are tender.

7. Pour in Clams.

8. Whisk Flour and Milk until smooth. Place in frying pan and cook on low until thick. Slowly stir into chowder, continuously stirring as to not allow mixture to stick. This will thicken the chowder.

9. Stirring Frequently, let the chowder simmer for a few more minutes.