Ingredients

4 slices bacon, chopped

1 small onion, chopped fine

1 carrot, chopped fine

1 celery rib, chopped fine

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon paprika

8 ounces bottled clam juice

1 cup water

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 russet (baking) potato (about 1/2 pound)

3/4 pound firm white fish fillet such as halibut or cod, skin discarded and flesh cut into 1-inch pieces

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

Accompaniment: herbed oyster crackers:

• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, chopped fine
• 1 1/2 cups packaged oyster crackers

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