INGREDIENTS
3 6.5 ounce cans
chopped/minced clams in clam juice
1
bottle clam juice
6
thick center-cut bacon strips, chopped
1 tbsp
butter
2
stalks celery, finely chopped
1
large onion, chopped
1 1/4 lb
Russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/4-1/2” cubes
3
garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp
red pepper flakes (optional)
1/3 cup
all-purpose flour
2 cups
low sodium chicken broth
2 tsp
chicken bouillon
2
bay leaves
1/2
tsp EACH dried parsley, dried oregano, salt
1/4
tsp EACH dried thyme, pepper
1 cup
heavy cream
Oyster crackers
Fresh parsley