Codfish and Potato Chowder

Name: Codfish and Potato Chowder
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 4 cups or 2 large potatoes); 1 1/2 pounds cod fillets, skinless and boneless, cut into 1 inch cubes; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 leek, white and light green parts only, minced; 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley leaves, for garnish; 2 cups milk; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 4 ounces bacon, diced; 4 tablespoons all purpose flour; 6 cups fish broth or bottled clam juice; Butter, for garnishing bowls; Salt and freshly ground white pepper