Clam Chowder with back

5 slices bacon 2/3 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped carrot 2 teaspoons thyme 1 bay leaf 16 ounces clam juice 1 (10 ounce) can baby clams 1[...]

3 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams , juice reserved 4 cups half-and-half 2 cups diced celery 1 large onion , finely chopped 4 -5 potatoes , cut into small[...]

12 tablespoons unsalted butter , divided 2 cups yellow onions , chopped (2 onions) 2 cups celery , medium-diced (4 stalks) 2 cups carrots , medium-diced (6[...]

20 littleneck clams , rinsed in cold water 1/4 cup shallot , minced 1 tablespoon garlic , minced 1 cup dry white wine 2 cups canned clam juice 2 cups heavy[...]