Whole 30 New England Clam Chowder - Urban CavewomanUrban Cavewoman

Ingredients

• 2 dozen Cherry Stone Clams
• 2 dozen Little Neck Clams
• 2 cups of water
• 2 Leeks, thinly sliced (only use the light portion of the leek, discard the dark green tops)
• 6 slices thick cut smoked bacon (cut into squares)
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 3 stalks of celery, diced
• 2 medium parsnips, peeled and diced
• 1 cup cauliflower florets
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced into small bite-sized cubes
• 3 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 2 tsp hot sauce (optional)