New England Clam Chowder

Ingredients (15)

• 48 clams
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 strips bacon
• 1 cup onion
• 1 tsp Kosher salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 3 sprigs thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1½ lb gold potatoes
• 1½ cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3 tbsp corn starch
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• 1 tbsp Sherry
• 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley