New England Razor Clam Chowder

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Ingredients

• 1 pound thick-cut bacon strips, diced
• 2 pounds potatoes, diced
• 1 onion, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 pound frozen razor clams, thawed with liquid reserved
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste