Ingredients

• 2 slices of bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces*
• 1 leek (1 1/2 cups) chopped (onion may be substituted)
• 1 small bulb fennel, core and fronds removed then chopped (2 cups)
• 1 large large carrot, chopped (1 cup) (cook all above until limp - 7 minutes)
• 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup dry white wine
• 1 1/2 pounds (unpeeled) Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
• 3 cups seafood stock or clam juice (bring to a boil then simmer)
• 3 (6.5-ounce) cans or 1 pound frozen chopped clams, rinsed if canned frozen have a stronger flavor (kosher salt freshly ground pepper)
• Finely chopped fresh parsley, optional
• Fruity extra virgin olive oil for drizzling