New England Clam Chowder - Circulon Cookware

Ingredients

• 3 dozen cherry stone clams in their shells, scrubbed
• 3 cups chopped onion, divided
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups clam juice
• 2 cups water
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 pound red potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• Oyster crackers, optional