Clam Chowder with thyme

3 tablespoons butter 3 medium carrots , peeled and diced 1/2 medium onion , peeled and diced 3 celery ribs , diced 3 -4 crushed peppercorns 4 cups white wine[...]

2 c. minced fresh quahogs     (sea clams) or possibly other     minced clams 4 c. defatted fish broth 1/2 c. finely minced onion 1 med garlic clove 1 x bay[...]