Clam Chowder with Pasta

Directions

1. 1
   I used frozen clams this time, but of course you can also use fresh clams with the shells.
2. 2
   If you use clams with the shell, after soaking them in saltwater, boil them until they open, then stop the heat.
3. 3
   Take out the meat.
4. 4
   Instead of water, if you use the boiled broth, they're really good.
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   Refer to Helpful Hints.
6. 6
   Cut the bacon into 1cm width strips, thinly slice the onion, cut the potato into 1 cm cubes and soak in water, defrost the shellfish.
7. 7
   Prepare 400ml of water.
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   Heat some oil (not listed in the ingredients) in a pot, saute the onion and bacon.
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   When they become tender, add the butter.
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    When the butter melts, add the flour and stir so that there are no clumps.
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    It will become like this.
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    When it's mixed, slowly add all of the water, while continuing to stir.
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    Add the soaked potato, bay leaf, and consomme.
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    Add salt and pepper and cover with a lid.
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    Simmer for 5-6 minutes.
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    Add the shellfish, when it begins to boil a second time, lower the heat to medium and cook for 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
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    Add the milk, raw cream, and ground black pepper.
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    When it begins to boil, turn off the heat and it's finished.
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    Serve it in a bowl and enjoy while warm.
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    You can also mix it with boiled pasta to make a delicious and original cream pasta.