1 carrot, peeled, finely chopped
1 stick celery, trimmed, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 small leek, trimmed, finely chopped
1 onion, peeled, finely chopped
handful chopped fresh flatleaf parsley
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 dried anchovy fillet
3 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp sea salt
150g/5oz smoked bacon rashers, chopped
2kg/4lb 4oz medium clams, cleaned, (discard any clams that remain open after rinsing)
4 slices white crusty bread
300ml/11fl oz good-quality dry cider