Manila Clam Chowder Recipe - (4.1/5)

Ingredients

• 2 cups dry white wine
• 1 cup bottled or canned clam juice, or more as needed
• 3 pounds Manila or steamer size clams, scrubbed and rinsed
• 1/4 pound sliced bacon, cut into 1/2 -inch dice
• 1 cup celery, finely diced, about 2 medium stalks
• 1 cup leeks, finely diced, white and light green part only, about 2 small leeks
• 1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice to equal about 1 cup
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups heavy cream, hot
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives for garnish