Clam Chowder Recipe My Creamy New England Secret

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, diced (115g)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (150g)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (100g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (6g)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 4 tablespoons (2 oz) unsalted butter, melted (57g)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (30g)
• 4 cups clam juice (1 liter)
• 2 cups milk, whole or 2% (480 ml)
• 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
• 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced (400g)
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt to taste
• 2 (10 ounce) cans minced clams, undrained (567g)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (loosely packed) (5g)
• Optional: oyster crackers for serving