Clam Chowder

Ingredients

• 2 lbs baby clams
• 2 tbsp coarse cooking salt
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 None onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 2 tbsp flour
• 3 cups milk, warmed
• 2 cups vegetable stock, warmed
• 2 medium potatoes, coarsely chopped
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives