Pacific NW Clam Chowder

Name: Pacific NW Clam Chowder
Ingredients: 6-8 slices of bacon; Two 6.5 ounce cans of minced clams; 1 ¼ cup of chicken broth; 2 small or 1 medium Yukon gold potato (peeled, diced and chopped); 2 large celery sticks, sliced; 1 large or 2 small carrots, peeled and sliced (optional); 4-6 tablespoons butter; 2 gloves garlic, minced; 1 small red onion or 2 shallots, diced; ½ cup fresh or defrosted corn (optional); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 cup half and half; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)