Ingredients:
3 (6.5-ounce) cans chopped clams
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 medium onion, chopped fine
3 strips bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons flour, seasoned with 1 or 2 pinches salt and pepper
3 cups half-and-half
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 small bay leaf
Optional: Chopped parsley or chives for garnish
