Manhattan Clam Chowder

Name: Manhattan Clam Chowder
Ingredients: 4 thick-cut bacon (diced); 1 large yellow onion (finely chopped); 3-4 garlic cloves (grated or minced); 2 large carrots (cut into ¼ inch cubes); 1 to 2 stalks celery (sliced ¼ inch thick); 1 cup dry white wine; 3 bottles clam juice (8 ounces each); 3 large Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled and cut into cubes); 1 (28 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 3 bay leaves; 4 (6 ounce) can chopped clams (with their liquid); ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)