New England Clam Chowder recipes

Name: New England Clam Chowder recipes
Ingredients: 6 slices Thick-cut Bacon (not cooked, chopped); 4 TB Butter; 2 Stalks of Celery (finely chopped); 1 medium Yellow Onion (finely chopped); 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tsp Italian Dried Herbs/Seasoning; 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper; ½ cup Flour; 2 (10 oz cans) Whole Baby Clams (save juice from cans); 32 ounces Stock (chicken); 2 Bay Leaves; 4 Medium Russet Potatoes (peeled and cubed); 1 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped); 1½ TB Fresh Thyme; 2 cups Half and Half; 1 tsp Salt