INGREDIENTS
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3 pounds (1,3kg) fresh clams in shells, well-scrubbed
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2 cups (500ml) water
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2 tablespoons butter, salted or unsalted
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¾ cup (110g) diced bacon
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1 medium onion, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch (1cm) pieces
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2 large potatoes, peeled and diced(into 1/4-inch (1cm) pieces
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salt and ground black pepper
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generous pinch of smoked or sweet paprika
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1 cup (250ml) whole milk
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½ cup (125ml) heavy cream
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1 to 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley