Clam Chowder with carrot

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 potatoes , peeled and chopped 1 onion , chopped 2 carrots , chopped 2 stalks celery , chopped 7 cups chicken broth 1 bay leaf cayenne pepper 6 1/2 ounces[...]

3 tablespoons butter 3 medium carrots , peeled and diced 1/2 medium onion , peeled and diced 3 celery ribs , diced 3 -4 crushed peppercorns 4 cups white wine[...]