Seafood Chowder with Bacon and Thyme Recipe | Epicurious

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 large potatoes)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 4 ounces high-quality bacon, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces (about 4 slices)
• 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced on a bias (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 medium leeks, white and light-green parts only, halved and thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 2 pounds skinless haddock (or cod) fillets, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 3 pounds mixed littleneck clams and cockles, rinsed and scrubbed
• 2 cups heavy cream
• Ground white pepper
• 1/4 cup freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley
• Crusty bread, for serving