3 ann chowder Recipes

dozen little neck or cherry stone clams, scrubbed, thick slices bacon , cut into lardons, onions, cut into 1/4 inch dice, kosher salt, yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch dice, flour, heavy cream, whole milk, bundle of thyme, bay leaves, shakes hot sauce, optional (recommended : tabasco), extra-virgin olive oil

minced clams, minced clams, clam juice, butter, onion, diced, dried thyme, all-purpose flour, potatoes, peeled and cubed, silken tofu, salt and pepper to taste