White Corn and Clam Chowder Recipe | Say Mmm

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon pure olive oil
• 2 strips of bacon, finely chopped
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 3 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed
• 1 cup corn kernels (from 2 ears)
• 1 medium leek, white and tender green parts, coarsely chopped
• 1 small celery rib, finely chopped
• 2 parsley sprigs
• 2 thyme sprigs
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 cups bottled clam juice
• 3/4 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice
• 1 cup milk
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch dice
• 1/2 cup finely shredded basil