Clam Chowder with garlic

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[...]

5 slices bacon 2/3 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped carrot 2 teaspoons thyme 1 bay leaf 16 ounces clam juice 1 (10 ounce) can baby clams 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[...]

2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams water , if necessary 2 slices turkey bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (about 2 ounces) 1/2 onion , chopped fine 1 minced[...]

4 slices bacon 2 large yellow onions , chopped 24 ounces bottled clam juice 2 medium potatoes , cubed 2 large celery ribs , chopped 2 garlic cloves , minced 1[...]

5 slices bacon 2/3 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped carrot 2 teaspoons thyme 1 bay leaf 16 ounces clam juice 1 (10 ounce) can baby clams 1[...]