"Chef Matthew Jennings's rich New England chowder is loaded with fresh corn and littleneck clams...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
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1/2 cup dry white wine, divided
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3 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed, divided
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3 slices thick-cut bacon, finely chopped
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1 large Spanish onion, thinly sliced
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1 small shallot, thinly sliced
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1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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5 cups corn kernels (about 5 ears corn)
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2 cups heavy cream
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1 cup water
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1 jalapeño, halved and seeded
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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2 teaspoons granulated sugar
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3 thyme sprigs
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1 rosemary sprig
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1 bay leaf
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1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
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1 tablespoon finely chopped chives