Clam Chowder without tomatoes stock

20 littleneck clams , rinsed in cold water 1/4 cup shallot , minced 1 tablespoon garlic , minced 1 cup dry white wine 2 cups canned clam juice 2 cups heavy[...]

1/2 pound bacon 1 large onion chopped 2 each celery stalks peeled, diced 5 cans clams minced * 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning * 4 cups cream, half and half[...]

3 potatoes , peeled and chopped 1 onion , chopped 2 carrots , chopped 2 stalks celery , chopped 7 cups chicken broth 1 bay leaf cayenne pepper 6 1/2 ounces[...]