Easy and Delicious Clam Chowder Recipe - Recipezazz.com

Ingredients

• 6 bacon slices, chopped (can use more)
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 celery ribs, finely diced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine ( or use chardonnay)
• 1 cup whipping cream (unwhipped)
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 cans (5 ounces each) cans clams (save the juice!)
• 1 large bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme ( rubbed between fingers to release the flavors)
• 1 small russet potato (peeled and grated)
• 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• seasoning salt and fresh ground pepper (lots of pepper!)