Classic New England Clam Chowder My GoTo - My Recipe Critic

Ingredients

• 4 ounces thick-cut bacon, diced (about 115g)
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 150g)
• 2 ribs celery, diced (about 100g)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (about 25g)
• 4 cups clam juice (about 950ml)
• 2 cups peeled and diced Yukon Gold potatoes (about 400g)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a little kick!)
• 2 cups heavy cream (about 475ml)
• 2 (10 ounce) cans minced clams, undrained (about 570g total)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• Oyster crackers, for serving