Clam Chowder with thyme

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[...]

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)[...]

2 cans chopped clams 4 onions , diced 2 heads celery , diced 3 lbs bacon , diced 4 ounces shallots , diced 4 ounces garlic , diced 1/2 cup thyme 6 bay leaves[...]

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)[...]