Asparagus And Scallop Chowder Recipe

• 1 lb sea scallops connective tissue removed and discarded
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 1 Tbsp. oil
• 1 c. dry white wine
• 2 c. water
• 1 sm onion sliced
• 1 x carrot sliced
• 1 x celery stalk sliced
• 3 x parsley sprigs
• 1 x bay leaf broken in half
• 6 x black peppercorns
• 4 ounce thick-cut sliced bacon cut in 1/4" cubes
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 2 c. minced leeks, white and light green parts (abt 2 large)
• 1/4 tsp dry thyme leaves
• 1 Tbsp. flour
• 1 1/2 c. half-and-half
• 3/4 c. 1% or possibly 2% lowfat milk
• 3/4 lb Yukon Gold or possibly red boiling potatoes peel, cut 1/2" dice
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 dsh freshly-grnd black pepper
• 1/4 tsp freshly-grated nutmeg
• 1 dsh cayenne pepper
• 3/4 lb very thin asparagus tough ends cut off and discarded
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. minced parsley, preferably flat leaf

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