Ingredients
1 gallon cold water
2 cups freshly chopped raw clams
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
4 bay leaves
3 tablespoons clam base, such as Better Than Bouillon (find it at superiortouch.com)
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups 1/2-inch-diced
Red Bliss potatoes
Sour cream, for serving
Directions
- 1. Put all the ingredients except the potatoes in a large soup pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- 2. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with a dollop of sour cream on top.