Black Pearl Clam Chowder Recipe Newport Ri

Ingredients

• 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium leek, white part only, sliced and rinsed
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup seafood or clam broth
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
• Kosher salt, to taste
• 2 pounds fresh littleneck clams, scrubbed clean
• 1 cup bottled clam juice (if more briny flavor is desired)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley