Clam Chowder without tomatoes clove

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[...]

1/2 pound bacon 1 large onion chopped 2 each celery stalks peeled, diced 5 cans clams minced * 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning * 4 cups cream, half and half[...]

3 potatoes , peeled and chopped 1 onion , chopped 2 carrots , chopped 2 stalks celery , chopped 7 cups chicken broth 1 bay leaf cayenne pepper 6 1/2 ounces[...]