Directions:
- In a large stockpot bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add clams, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover, quickly stir clams with a wooden spoon. Cover and cook 5 to 10 minutes longer (this will depend on the type and size of clams you are using), or until most of the clams are opened.
- Transfer the clams to a large bowl or baking dish and strain the broth twice through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, being careful to strain out the sand. (You should have about 6 cups of clam broth. If not, add enough water to bring the volume up to 6 cups.) When the clams are cool enough to handle, remove them from their shells and chop into 1/2-inch pieces. Set clams and broth aside.
- In a large heavy pot cook the bacon until crisp and the fat is rendered. Pour off all bacon fat except 2 tablespoons. Add the butter, onions and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, thyme and bay leaves, and cook until the vegetables are thoroughly wilted, about 3 minutes, being careful not to brown. Add the potatoes and reserved clam broth, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the broth thickens slightly and the potatoes are very tender. (If you like a thicker broth, mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot with a wooden spoon.) Remove from the heat, stir in clams and heavy cream and season with pepper and salt, if necessary.
- Set aside for 1 hour, covered, to allow the flavors to marry. Place the pot over low heat, and slowly reheat, being careful not to bring to the boil. Serve hot, garnished with 1 or 2 pats of butter, parsley and chives.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 1276.24 Kcal (5343 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 512.96 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 57g | 88% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 682.01mg | 227% | |
| Sodium | 887.44mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 496.91mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbs | 66.35g | 22% | |
| Sugars | 4.19g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.94g | 16% | |
| Protein | 126.91g | 254% | |
| Vitamin C | 8.1mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin A | 1.2mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 36.7mg | 204% | |
| Calcium | 649.4mg | 65% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 153.71 Kcal (644 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 61.78 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 6.86g | 88% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 82.14mg | 227% | |
| Sodium | 106.88mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 59.85mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbs | 7.99g | 22% | |
| Sugars | 0.5g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.47g | 16% | |
| Protein | 15.29g | 254% | |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 4.4mg | 204% | |
| Calcium | 78.2mg | 65% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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