Fresh Clam Chowder recipe | PCC Community Markets

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh clams
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 (8-ounce) bottles clam juice, divided
• 2 1/2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups cubed potatoes
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley