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Bar Americain Sweet Potato Chowder
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/2 medium Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
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2 medium sweet potatoes, roasted, peeled and pureed (with a ricer or food processor)*see Cook's Note
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 cup dry white wine
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2 to 3 cups bottled or canned clam juice
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into small dice
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1 teaspoon sugar
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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4 slices slab apple wood smoked bacon, cut into small dice
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1 cup dry white wine
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12 fresh littleneck clams, scrubbed
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Sweet potato chowder base
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2 teaspoons honey
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1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh clams (steamers or cherrystone)
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
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Cook's note: to roast sweet potatoes, preheat an oven to 375 degrees F. Roast the potatoes for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until soft.
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