Directions

1. In a large saucepan over medium high heat, cook bacon for 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly crisp. Remove from saucepan.
2. In the same saucepan over medium high heat, cook Hash Browns, Onions, red pepper and green pepper for 4 to 5 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add reserved clam liquid, salt and bay leaf, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf and lightly mash the Hash Browns with a potato masher if desired. Stir in milk, clams, cooked bacon and white pepper, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until heated through but not boiling.
3. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.