INGREDIENTS
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About 4 lbs of littleneck or cherrystone clams (about 3 dozen clams or so, depending on the size)
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1 Tbsp butter or vegetable oil
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4 ounces salt pork, cubed (or chopped bacon or pancetta, cubed)
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2 cups chopped onion
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1 Tbsp flour (or more, depending on how thick you want the soup)
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1 cup dry white wine, like a Sauvignon blanc (or you can use 2 Tbsp of white or cider vinegar, or lemon juice)
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2 pounds potatoes (russets or Yukon gold), peeled and diced
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1 to 2 cups of water
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1 bay leaf
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2 sprigs of thyme
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or paprika with a dash of cayenne)
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1 1/2 cups corn (frozen is fine) optional
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1 cup whipping cream
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2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley