Description

This easy to make soup will become a favorite of yours, so much so that you will add it to your rotation of meals. It warms up a person on those chilly days and nights. Serve with crackers or a crusty bread..

Ingredients

• 3 thin bacon slices, chopped
• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 1 medium sweet onion, diced
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 leek, cleaned, thinly sliced, white part only
• 1 corn on the cob, kernels and milk removed from cob
• 1 ½ T. fresh thyme, minced
• 2 c. new potatoes, diced
• 1/3 c. plus 1 T. all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 c. clam juice (or fish stock or vegetable broth)
• 2 ½ c. little neck clams
• 1 – 1 ½ c. milk
• salt and pepper, to taste
• sourdough bread bowls, optional

Steps

1. Place a large pot over medium heat. Brown bacon, about 5 minutes. Drain all but 2 T. grease; melt butter.
2. Add onion and carrot; sauté for 5 minutes; add leek and corn; sauté 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
3. When onions and leeks have sweated and are translucent, add thyme and potatoes; stir.