Instructions: In a sauce pan heat the butter and olive oil. Add leeks, garlic, chili flakes and bay leaves. Cook over low heat, stirring carefully. When the leeks are cooked, but not browned, and almost transparent, add washed clams and white wine. Cover and steam open on high heat. When they have opened, remove them from their shells, add water and salt to taste. Garnish with coarsely chopped parsley. Serve in soup bowls with croutons.

Yield: 4 servings.

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