Homemade Clam Chowder

Ingredients

• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 Tablespoons salted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
• 6 slices bacon, (diced)
• 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 8 ounces clam juice
• 1 onion, (diced)
• 2 celery ribs, (diced)
• 13 ounces chopped clams, (juices reserved (2 cans))
• 2 pounds russet potatoes, (peeled and diced (about 6 medium))
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, (to taste)