Makeover Mom’S Clam Chowder

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup each chopped onion, celery and carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice
• 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups 2% milk, divided
• 4 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams, undrained
• 1 cup half-and-half cream