New England Clam Chowder

Ingredients

• • 2 cans 142 g clams
  • 3 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) flour
  • 4 cups (1 litre) water
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup (250 ml) corn kernels, fresh or frozen, cooked
  • 3/4 lb (375 g) small potatoes, boiled and halved
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) 15% cooking cream
  • 1/2 lb (250 g) haddock fillet, cut into cubes
  • Salt and pepper