New England Clam Chowder An – Nana's Recipes

Ingredients

• 4 dozen little neck or cherry stone clams, scrubbed
• 4 thick slices bacon, cut into lardons
• 1 large onions, cut into 1/4 inch dice
• Kosher salt
• 1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch dice
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 bundle of thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 to 2 shakes hot sauce, optional (recommended: Tabasco)
• Extra-virgin olive oil