Clam Shrimp Chowder for 4 Servings - Moral of Life

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp (56g) unsalted butter
• 1 medium (110g) yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 medium (60g) carrots, diced
• 2 stalks (60g) celery, diced
• 3 cloves (9g) garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup (40g) all-purpose flour
• 1 lb (450g) fresh clams, chopped (shucked)
• 1 lb (450g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 medium (400g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 1/2 cups (355ml) fresh clam juice
• 2 cups (480ml) heavy cream
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp (5g) dried thyme
• 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup (15g) fresh parsley, chopped
• salt to taste
• black pepper to taste