Clam Chowder with seasoning

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 slices bacon (slice or chop into small pieces) 2 cups cubed potatoes (peeled) 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup fresh frozen corn 2[...]

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[...]