Using low-quality canned clams diminishes flavor.
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Skipping fresh clam juice results in a bland broth.
Overcooking clams makes them rubbery.
Not using enough cream leads to a watery texture.
Forgetting to sauté onions and celery affects depth.
Adding potatoes without pre-cooking makes them underdone.
Using dried herbs instead of fresh ones reduces aroma.
Over-thickening with flour creates a paste-like consistency.
Neglecting bacon or salt pork leaves out crucial richness.
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