Scallop Chowder With Paprika Croutons Recipe

• 4 x Bacon slices minced
• 1 sm Onion minced fine
• 1 x Carrot minced fine
• 1 x Celery rib minced fine
• 1 Tbsp. Unsalted butter
• 2 tsp All-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp Paprika
• 8 ounce Bottled clam juice
• 1 c. Water
• 1/2 c. Heavy cream
• 1 x Russet baking potato - (abt 1/2 lb)
• 3/4 lb Hard scallops
• 2 Tbsp. Chopped fresh parsley leaves
•     Salt to taste
•     Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. Unsalted butter
• 1/4 tsp Paprika
• 1 1/2 c. Bread cubes

Directions