Finnan Haddie Chowder | Saveur

Ingredients

• 1 lb. finnan haddie (cold-smoked haddock), cut into 1" pieces
• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1 small yellow onion, minced
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 2 1⁄2 cups bottled clam juice
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 sprig thyme
• 1 lb. waxy potatoes, peeled and cut into ¼" pieces
• 3 cups heavy cream
• 10 littleneck clams
• 3 tbsp. dry sherry
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Chervil leaves, for garnish (optional)