Cozy Clam Chowder Soup Recipe

Name: Cozy Clam Chowder Soup Recipe
Ingredients: 6 oz thick-cut bacon, diced small; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large yellow onion, finely diced (approx. 200g); 2 stalks celery, diced small (approx. 100g); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 cups bottled clam juice; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 2 cans (6.5 oz each) chopped clams, juices reserved; 1.5 cups heavy cream; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish