Classic New England Clam Chowder Recipe: A Family - BelleRecipe

Ingredients

• 4 cups clam juice (or fish stock)
• 1 can (6.5 oz) chopped clams, drained, juice reserved
• 4 slices thick-cut unsalted bacon, diced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 ribs celery, diced
• 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh thyme or parsley, for garnish