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Preparation Method
- In a large sauce pan on Wolf gas range over medium heat, cook bacon.
- Remove bacon from pan and coarsely chop.
- Set aside.
- To the pan add butter and heat until melted.
- Add onions, celery, and carrots and sauté until vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes.
- Add clams with the juices, bay leaves and potatoes and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer until the potatoes are soft.
- Add cream and milk and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
- Meanwhile, mix the cornstarch, flour and the water in a small bowl.
- Whisk this into the simmering chowder.
- Add bacon and season with salt and pepper if desired.