Traditional New England Clam Chowder - Oola

Ingredients

• 1 pound russet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 4 uncooked slices bacon, diced
• 3 (10 ounces) cans of chopped clams in juice
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 1/2 cups clam juice, bottled
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1 cup heavy cream
• salt and pepper, to taste
• fresh chopped parsley, garnish (optional)