New England Clam Chowder

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon (thick cut, chopped)
• 1 medium onion (diced small)
• 3 stalks celery (diced small)
• 1 large carrot (diced small)
• 3 cups bone broth
• 18 oz clams (canned, 3 (5 to 6 oz) cans, drained)
• 2 bay leaves
• 5 sprigs thyme (leaves only)
• 2 cups half and half (or cream of choice)
• 1 1/4 pound potatoes (Yukon gold, or swap with green plantain and/or turnips)
• 3 tablespoons parsley (chopped fresh)
• salt (or truffle salt to taste)