Clam Hash

Ingredients (10)

• 3 medium potatoes (about 1 lb)
• 1 dozen large chowder clams or 2 6-1/2 oz cans of chopped cans, drained of most juice
• 1 rib celery, diced (about 1/3 cup)
• 1/2 bay leaf, thoroughly crushed
• 2 bunches scallions, chopped, including some of the greens (1/2 to 2/3 cup)
• 2-4 tbsp cream
• 1 1/2-1 tsp salt, to taste
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp thyme
• 1-3 oz salt pork, cut into small pieces