Tobys Mussel Chowder

Name: Toby's Mussel Chowder
Ingredients: 1 cup white wine; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon dried basil, plus 1 tablespoon; 2 to 3 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded; 1/4 pound bacon, chopped; 2 cups chopped onions; 2 cups chopped celery; 4 cups (1/2-inch dice) potatoes; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 cups clam juice or fish stock; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 to 2 cups milk (depends on how thick you want chowder)