Thomas Keller’s Clam Chowder

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 3 lbs littleneck clams
• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 6 -7 slices applewood smoked bacon ((cut into 1"(2.5 cm) slices))
• 5 cloves garlic ((minced))
• 1 onions ((coarsely chopped))
• 1 leek ((white and light green parts only, coarsely chopped))
• 4 potatoes ((peeled and cut into 1" (2.5 cm) cubes))
• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter ((separated))
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour (plain flour)
• 3 cups whole milk
• 3 cups heavy (whipping) cream
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter ((separated))
• 4 shallots ((chopped))
• 2 sprigs thyme
• Diamond Crystal kosher salt ((to taste))
• freshly ground black pepper ((to taste))
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 3 Tbsp chives ((finely chopped, for garnish))
• 10 peppercorns
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 1 cloves garlic ((smashed))