Boston Clam Chowder - Nasiff Marketplace

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 celery ribs about 1 cup chopped
• 1 medium onion about 1 cup chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2-3 medium white potatoes 2 cups cubed
• 1 bottle clam juice
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ teaspoon thyme
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups half and half, divided
• 2 cans 6.5 oz each, diced clams
• chives, to serve
• oyster crackers, to serve