Atlantic Seafood Chowder

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb fresh salmon
• 1/2 lb halibut
• 1/2 lb bay scallop
• 1 lobster, cooked
• 5 slices smoked bacon, diced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, leaves removed
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 3 cups yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup clam juice
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup heavy cream
• sea salt and white pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely minced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, washed and lights