This is my mom's recipe with a few changes. I love trying new chowders but always come back to this one. I sub non-fat half -n-half for the whipping cream when I want to be good. This is better than most I have had in restaurants.
022. Cut potatoes into 1/2″ cubes. Add to vegetable mix along with the clam juice and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender (about 15 min.).
033. Stir in the clams and their liquid, hot pepper sauce, pepper, Worcestershire, thyme, cream and bacon. Heat until steaming over med. low heat. Season to taste with salt. Thicken if desired.