INGREDIENTS
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1/2 pound bacon, medium dice
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1 cup chopped leeks (about 1 pound)
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1 cup chopped yellow onions
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1/2 cup chopped celery
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1 carrot, peeled and diced
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3 bay leaves
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
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1/2 cup flour
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1 pound white potatoes, peeled and medium diced
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4 cups clam juice
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2 cups heavy cream
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2 pounds little neck clams, shucked, chopped
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2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
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Salt and pepper