Fresh Clam Chowder Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Fresh clams (preferably littleneck or cherrystone)
• 4 cups Water
• 4 slices Bacon (diced)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 medium Yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 2 stalks Celery (diced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 3 medium Potatoes (peeled and diced into small cubes)
• 1 leaf Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Thyme (fresh, finely chopped)
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)