New England Clam Chowder recipes

Name: New England Clam Chowder recipes
Ingredients: 8 ounces thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch slices crosswise; 2 celery stalks, diced; 1 small onion, diced; 1 small leek, white and light green parts only, chopped; 1 fat garlic clove, minced; 2 (10 ounce) cans baby clams with their juice; 3 cups fish or seafood stock or broth (or chicken broth, in a pinch); 2 cups clam juice; 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 8 sprigs fresh thyme + some fresh chopped leaves to garnish; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; sea salt; freshly ground pepper; oyster crackers