My Family's Best new england clam chowder recipe

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, diced (approx. 115g)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (approx. 150g)
• 2 ribs celery, chopped (approx. 100g)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (approx. 30g)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (approx. 30g)
• 4 cups chicken broth (approx. 950ml)
• 2 cups milk (approx. 475ml)
• 1 cup heavy cream (approx. 235ml)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced (approx. 450g)
• 3 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, undrained (approx. 550g total)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish