Chunky New England Clam Chowder Recipe | Easy Clam Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons butter
• 8 ounces thick-cut bacon, sliced crosswise
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 4 small white potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 ⅔ cups whole milk
• 2 cups fish or chicken stock
• 2 bay leaves
• ⅔ cup heavy cream
• 1 ½ pounds fresh clams, rinsed
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper