Best Clam Chowder

"Best Clam Chowder, made with bacon and easy ingredients. Proven to be the very best!..."

INGREDIENTS
8-10 bacon strips (divided)
2 Tbsp. butter
2 celery ribs (chopped)
1 leek (finely chopped)
1 large onion (chopped)
2-3 garlic cloves (minced)
3-4 small potatoes (red potatoes or Yukon gold) (peeled and cubed)
1 cup broth (chicken or vegetable)
1 bottle (8 ounces clam juice)
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half (divided)
3 cans (6-1/2 ounces each of whole clams, chopped into chunky pieces, drained)
Bay leaf
Chopped fresh chives or green onions (for garnish)
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