Clam Chowder Gelson's

Ingredients

• 24 littleneck clams, rinsed
• 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
• ¼ lb Gelson’s bacon, diced
• 2 leeks, tops removed, halved, sliced into half moons, soaked, and rinsed
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 3 large Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
• 3 thyme sprigs
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups heavy cream
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Kosher salt, to taste
• ¼ cup chopped parsley leaves
• Oyster crackers, for serving