INGREDIENTS
6
slices bacon (sliced into 1/2" strips)
2
carrots (sliced into thin rings or half rings)
2
celery stalks (diced into 1/4" pieces)
1
small onion (finely diced)
4 tbsp
all-purpose flour
2 cups
Chicken broth (reduced sodium)
1
bay leaf
1/2 tsp
Tobasco
1 cup
chopped clams with juice (I used 2 small cans)
1 1/2 tsp
worchestershire sauce
1/2 tsp
dry thyme
1/4 tsp
black pepper & Salt to taste (1/2 to 1 tsp salt)
1 1/2
lbs potatoes (about 6 medium potatoes, cubed into bite-sized pieces)
2 cups
milk (any kind; I used 2%)
1 cup
heavy whipping cream
1/8
bunch of Cilantro (finely chopped)
Crackers or fresh crusty bread to serve