Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 6 slices bacon, finely chopped
• 1/2 white onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped (1-2 stalks)
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon basil
• 1/8 teaspoon oregano
• 4 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams
• 1 1/2 cups of the juice canned clams
• 3 cups heavy cream
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 cups potatoes, diced (about 2 med potatoes)
• 5 drops Tabasco sauce
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water