Creamy Clam Chowder

Name: Creamy Clam Chowder
Ingredients: 1 pound clams (roughly); 1-2 cups water or clam broth (made from steaming the clams); 2 russet potatoes, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; 2-4 strips of bacon, chopped; 1 purple onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves; 1 cup white wine; 1 cup half and half; 2+ tbsp flour; Salt & pepper, to taste; Dash of paprika, optional; Parsley, chopped or torn into small pieces