Light New England Clam Chowder {Dairy Free & Gluten Free} - Sugar-Free Mom

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil or butter
• 6 slices turkey bacon (diced)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 4 cups diced potatoes (peeled)
• 1 cup water or vegetable broth
• 1 8 ounce bottle clam juice
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 6.5 ounces cans chopped or minced clams in juice, undrained
• 2 cups almond milk (unsweetened or half and half)
• fresh chopped parsley (fresh chopped chives)
• optional: Gluten Free Garlic Parmesan Croutons