New England Clam Chowder

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 3 (6.5 ounce each) can chopped clams (in clam juice)
• 8 ounces clam juice
• 6 slices thick cut bacon (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 ribs celery (finely chopped)
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 1 ¼ pounds russet potatoes (peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes, approx. 3 ½ cups )
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
• 2 bay leaves
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• Oyster crackers
• chopped fresh parsley