Clam Chowder

Ingredients

• 3 sprigs fresh thyme, plus 1 more sprig
• 3 sprigs fresh parsley
• 2 garlic cloves
• 15 to 20 whole black peppercorns
• 2 cups white wine
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/2 pounds littleneck clams, cleaned
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed
• 2 ounces smoked bacon, chopped
• 1 small onion or 1/2 large onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 inner stalks celery, diced
• 1 small carrot, diced
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 russet potato, peeled and diced
• 1 cup milk
• 1 lemon, juiced
• Pinch cayenne
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• Croutons, recipe follows, for garnish
• Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish, optional
• 1 loaf sourdough bread, crusts removed, cubed
• Garlic and Chili Oil, recipe follows
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 whole head garlic (about 2 1/2 ounces, cloves separated and peeled)
• 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

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