2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 ribs celery, cut in small dice
2 medium leeks, white and green parts, cut in small dice
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice, reserved in cold water
2 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice, reserved in cold water
1/2 cup bottled clam juice or water
40 fresh oysters, shucked and liquor reserved, or 1 pint store-bought oysters in liquor
40 fresh oysters, shucked and liquor reserved, or 1 pint store-bought oysters in liquor
1 3/4 cups half-and-half, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Oyster crackers, for serving
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