Creamy Clam Chowder in 30 Minutes

Name: Creamy Clam Chowder in 30 Minutes
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon (, cut into small chunks); 1 onion (, diced); 2 cloves garlic (, minced or crushed); 1 cup water; 3 medium potatoes ((about ½ pound), peeled and diced); 1 stalk celery (, diced); 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme ( or oregano leaves); 1/4 teaspoon fresh crack black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt (, or to personal taste); 8 ounce bottle of clam juice; ½ cup heavy cream; 2 (6.5 oz cans) clams in juices (, drained but save the juices); 3 Tablespoons flour; 1 cup milk