Serves 4:

3 strips bacon
1 1/2 cans (6.5 ounce) clams, 1/2 minced 1/2 chopped
1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1 cup cubed potatoes
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp liquid smoke (optional)
Ground black pepper, to taste
Paprika, to taste