Best Clam Chowder Recipe: New England Comfort in a Bowl

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (approx. 115g)
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced (approx. 150g / 1 cup)
• 2 celery stalks, diced (approx. 100g / 3/4 cup)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (approx. 15g)
• 3 cups clam juice (approx. 720ml)
• 2 cups peeled and diced Yukon Gold potatoes (approx. 400g)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, undrained (approx. 370g total)
• 1 cup heavy cream (approx. 240ml)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)