Clam Chowder with thyme

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[...]

1 lb margarine 3/4 lb all-purpose flour 1 (23 ounce) can clam juice 1 (25 ounce) can clams , chopped 1 1/2 cups diced celery 1 1/2 cups diced onions 1 1/2[...]

6 slices bacon , chopped 1 1/2 large onions , chopped 2 large potatoes , peeled,cut into ½ inch pieces 1 large red bell pepper , chopped 3 (10 ounce) cans[...]

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)[...]

1/4 cup butter 2 onions , finely chopped 1/4 cup flour 4 cups milk 3 medium potatoes , peeled & diced 1 teaspoon thyme 1/4 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)[...]