66K views · 16K reactions | the best clam chowder #clamchowder #soup 1 onion, small dice 1 red bell pepper, small dice 4-5 garlic cloves, minced 1 potato, small dice 4-5 tbsp butter 3-4 pieces of bacon, chopped salt, pepper 5 tbsp flour 2 cups milk 2 lg cans chopped clams and liquid 2-3 sprigs of thyme leaves, minced 1/2 cup parsley leaves, minced 2 cups cream, 1/2&1/2, or milk | Bob Morano | Facebook