Bring clam juice to simmer in medium skillet.
Add salmon; cover and simmer until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Transfer salmon to plate; reserve clam juice.
Flake salmon into small pieces.
Mix butter and flour in small bowl until well blended.
Cook bacon in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat until crisp, about 5 minutes.
Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels.
Add leeks to drippings in saucepan; sauté 3 minutes.
Add potato and reserved clam juice and bring to boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potato is tender, about 10 minutes.
Add milk and bring to boil.
Whisk in flour mixture.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potato is tender, about 10 minutes.
Add milk and bring to boil.
Whisk in flour mixture.
Reduce heat;simmer until soup thickens slightly, whisking frequently, about 3 minutes.
Stir in cream, chives, salmon and bacon; simmer until heated through.
Season with salt and pepper.
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