New England Clam Chowder

Ingredients

• 10 lb. clams in the shell, preferably cherrystone, scrubbed
• 4 oz. thick-cut bacon, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp. finely chopped thyme leaves
• 2 medium yellow onions, roughly chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 1⁄2 lb. new potatoes, cut into 1/4″ cubes
• 2 cups heavy cream
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Oyster crackers and hot sauce, for serving

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