Peel and chop sweet potatoes into small dice.

Dice the onions.

Chop turkey bacon into small pieces.

Combine diced onions, sweet potatoes, clams (with their juice), and chopped bacon in a crockpot.

Add 1.5 cups of water to the crockpot, ensuring the ingredients are mostly covered.

Cook on high heat for 3-4 hours, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.

Stir in milk, heavy cream, and flax seeds.

Continue to cook on low heat for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld together.