INGREDIENTS
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•7lbs medium-size hard-shell clams (topneck or small cherrystone) washed and scrubbed clean. (In a pinch, use 4 cans minced clams and 2 bottles of clam juice)
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•4 slices chick-cut bacon cut into 1/4" pieces
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•1 large yellow onion, diced
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•2 tablespoons flour
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•3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
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•1/2 cup dry white wine
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•1 large bay leaf
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•1 teaspoon fresh thyme
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•1 cup heavy cream
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•2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
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•salt and ground white pepper