Clam Chowder with cream

3 slices bacon , chopped 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 stalks celery , chopped 1/4 yellow onion , finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 bay leaf 3 red[...]

2 large russet potatoes , peeled and cut into ½ inch pieces (or 1 1/2 lbs.) 1/2 cup butter 3 celery ribs , chopped 1 medium onion , chopped 2 teaspoons minced[...]

2 small onions , chopped 1 cup celery , chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup butter 4 (6 ounce) cans minced clams (drained, save for broth) 4 (10 3/4 ounce)[...]

6 -8 medium potatoes 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine 2 (10 ounce) cans cream of celery soup (undiluted) 1 cup non-dairy powdered coffee creamer (such as[...]