Aunt August's New England Clam Chowder | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound(s) bacon, cut into small pieces
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 - stalks celery, finely chopped
• 2x 8 oz bottle(s) clam juice
• 1 1/2 cup(s) water
• 2-3 pound(s) potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 3x 61/2 oz can(s) clams, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) thyme
• 2 cup(s) heavy cream (may be substituted)
• 2 tablespoon(s) butter, softened
• 1/2 cup(s) parsley, chopped
• - salt and pepper to taste