Clam Chowder without brine butter

1/2 lb lean bacon , chopped small and fried 2 medium onions , chopped small 12 cups water 3 large carrots , peeled and diced 1/4 inch 4 medium potatoes ,[...]

8 lbs small quahogs or 8 lbs cherrystone clams 4 slices bacon , cut into 1/2 inch pieces 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups finely chopped yellow onions 1[...]

4 -6 slices bacon 1/2 chopped onion 1 chopped carrot chopped broccoli chopped celery 1/2 cup margarine 1 (6 1/2 ounce) can clams 1/2 cup flour 4 cups milk[...]