4 good new england clam Recipes

butter, chopped onions, chopped celery, chopped green bell peppers, garlic, chopped, dried thyme, flour, white wine, three 8 oz. cans clam juice, three 12 oz. cans chopped clams, milk, cubed peeled potatoes, heavy cream, chopped parsley + 1 tbsp for optional garnish, salt & pepper, to taste, oyster crackers for garnish (optional)

bacon (at least, more is good too), onion, chopped, butter, potatoes, peeled, chopped, green bell pepper , deseeded & chopped (or red, orange, yellow), ham, diced (optional), clam juice, divided, whipping cream, divided (half-n-half or milk), cornstarch, salt & pepper, to taste, parsley, clams , reserve juice (chopped or minced)

condensed good quality new england clam chowder, cream cheese, softened, diced onion, worcestershire sauce, garlic salt or powder, shredded sharp cheddar