New England Clam Chowder . . . - South Dundas Inbox, photos, fun and food

Ingredients

• 10 lb. clams in the shell, preferably cherrystone, scrubbed
• 4 oz. thick-cut bacon, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp. finely chopped thyme leaves
• 2 medium yellow onions, roughly chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 2½ lb. new potatoes, cut into ¼" cubes
• 2 cups heavy cream
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste