Clam Chowder with tenders

1/4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons parsley leaves chopped 4 each garlic clove chopped 2 each scallions, spring or green onions chopped 1 each red hot chili[...]

4 slices bacon , chopped 3 (6 1/2 ounce) cans whole shelled clams 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped onion[...]