Ingredients:

• 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2″ strips.
• 2 medium carrots, sliced into thin rings or half rings
• 2 celery ribs, finely diced
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth or stock
• 1 cup chopped clams with their juice (from 2 small cans)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
• 1 1/2 lbs (6 medium) potatoes (Yukon gold or russet), peeled
• 2 cups milk (any kind)
• 1 cup whipping cream or heavy whipping cream