Five Star Clam Chowder

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

butter

6 oz

bacon finely chopped (chops easier frozen)

1/2

white onion chopped

1/2 cup

celery chopped (about 3 stalks)

1/4 cup

carrots, grated then chopped

1/4 tsp

thyme

1/8 tsp

basil

1/8 tsp

oregano

4 6.5 ounce cans

clams (I use 1/2 of a big costco can)

1 1/2 cups

clam juice (costco cans have perfect amount juice & clams for a double batch)

1 1/2 pints

heavy cream

1/8 tsp

white pepper

2 cups

potatos diced (2 med)

drops tabasco sauce

1 tsp

worcestershire sauce

1/2 cup

flour

1 cup

cold water