Amazing Clam Chowder Recipe with Fresh Clams

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups leeks (white part) finely sliced (about 2 leeks)
• 2 cups celery finely sliced (about 4 sticks)
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon Provence herbs
• 2 tablespoons white wine
• 6 tablespoons flour
• 6 cups chicken broth reduced in sodium, hot
• 1 cup white beer
• 4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 big potatoes)
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 3 cans 142g whole baby clams
• 8 bacon slices, cut in small chunks
• 400g scallops size 80-120, VERY VERY well drained and dried with a paper towel
• 2 tablespoons fresh chive finely chopped
• 1 cup 15% country-style cream
• Salt and ground pepper