Categories: Main Dish, Seafood, Stew
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb bacon, diced
- 1 cup chopped leek
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 carrot, peeled and diced
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 lb white potato, peeled and medium diced
- 4 cups clam juice
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 lbs littleneck clams, shucked and chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- salt and pepper
Directions
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In a heavy stock-pot, over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp, about 8 minutes.
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Stir in the leeks, onion, celery, and carrots.
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Saute for about 2 minutes or until the vegetables start to wilt.
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Season the vegetables with salt and pepper.
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Add the bay leaves and thyme.
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Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
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Add the potatoes.
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Stir in the clam juice.
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Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
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Simmer the mixture until the potatoes are fork tender, about 12 minutes.
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Add the heavy cream and bring up to a simmer.
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Add the clams and simmer for 2 minutes.
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Stir in the parsley.
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Season with salt and pepper if needed.
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Ladle into shallow bowls and serve.