Clam Chowder Duo

Ingredients

• 3 strips bacon
• 1/2 onion, diced into 1/4” cubes
• 2 stalks celery, diced into 1/4” cubes
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 4-1/2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 2 bottles (16 oz.) clam juice
• 10 oz. russet potatoes, peeled, diced into 1/4” cubes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 3 cans (19.5 oz.) chopped clams
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Salt
• black pepper
• 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
• Oyster crackers, as desired
• 1 stalk celery, diced into 1/4” cubes
• 1 carrot, diced into 1/4” cubes
• 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
• 8 oz. waxy-style potato, diced into 1/4” cubes
• 1 bottle (8 oz.) clam juice
• 12 oz. can crushed tomatoes