Corn and Clam Chowder with Bacon Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 6 thick smoked bacon slices (6 ounces uncooked), cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
• 3/4 pound medium thin-skinned white potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1 can (6 ounces) chopped clam meat, drained (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 cup heavy (whipping) cream, heated
• Coarse (kosher) salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnishing