Clam Chowder

Ingredients

10 slices of minced bacon

2 medium onions

6-8 stalks of celery 

2 cloves of garlic

1/2 cup of white cooking wine

20 oz minced clams

7-8 potatoes chopped

5 cups cream

1 1\2 cups milk

2 tbs thyme (fresh if possible)

1 1/2 cups chicken broth

2 tbs white pepper 

Salt

Cook the bacon in the pot, then add the onions and celery and cook until they are tender.  Add the garlic, pepper, chicken broth, clams with juice and white wine.  Allow to simmer on medium heat for 5-10 minutes.  Add the potatoes and cover for 10-15 minutes until tender.  Add the cream and milk and allow to cook on low for 10 minutes.  Add salt to taste (about 2 tbs).

This was a first attempt, so feel free to try adding different vegetables or other ingredients to see if you can improve it.