New England Clam Chowder - Garelick Farms®

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, cut into ½-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled, finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup Garelick Farms milk
• 1 cup vegetable stock
• 2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams, drained, juice reserved
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled, cubed
• 1 cup Garelick Farms half & half
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste