One Pot Clam Chowder

Name: One Pot Clam Chowder
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Butter; ½ Large White Onion (peeled and diced); 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic; ½ teaspoon Salt; ½ teaspoon Pepper; 1/2 teaspoon Dried thyme (OR 2 sprigs fresh thyme); 5 Red Potatoes (peeled and cut into bite size pieces (about 2 ½ cups)); 1 Cup Canned Baby Clams (drained from the water); 1 8-oz Jar Clam Juice**; 1 ½ - 2 Cups Chicken Broth; ½ Cup Milk; 1 ½ Cups Heavy Cream; 1/3 Cup All Purpose Flour; Optional: Chopped cooked bacon (dinner rolls, and green onions for serving)