Fisherman'S Wharf Clam Chowder Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds fresh clams (Manila or quahog clams work best)
• ½ pound chopped clam meat (reserved from clam cooking or canned for convenience)
• Optional: ½ pound cooked bacon pieces
• 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• ¼ cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 2 cups Clam juice (reserved from steaming clams)
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Dash of smoked paprika (optional)
• Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish