Clam Chowder with stock

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[...]

3 -4 slices bacon , cooked crisp and broken 2 large yellow onions , finely chopped 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 medium potatoes , cubed 1 teaspoon salt 1/8[...]

2 cups clams large (about 8 clams) 2 large potatoes -diced 2 medium onions diced 2 each sweet bell peppers chopped 2 Celery celery stalks finely chopped * 1[...]