Louder Seafood Chowder

Directions

1. 1
   In a 6 quart Dutch Oven or pot, place 1 bottle of clam juice, 1 cup of diced potatoes and all of the apple.
2. 2
   Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
3. 3
   When potatoes are cooked, remove from heat and pour into the blender, pulse until mixture is pureed and set aside.
4. 4
   Rinse out the pot and return it to the stove, add the olive oil and heat it over medium heat.
5. 5
   Add the bacon and saute it until it starts to brown.
6. 6
   Add the onion, red pepper, celery and thyme and saute for another 3 minutes until onion is translucent.
7. 7
   Add the remaining bottle of clam juice, the remaining potatoes, corn and the pureed potato mixture.
8. 8
   Stir and add just enough water to cover the potatoes.
9. 9
   Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
10. 10
    Mix the shrimp & scallops into the chowder and replace the lid.
11. 11
    Continue to cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, until seafood is just cooked and the potatoes are done.
12. 12
    Salt and pepper the soup to taste and serve hot.
13. 13
    Enjoy!