Smokey Clam Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 6 8-ounce bottles clam juice
• 4 6 1/2-ounce cans chopped clams with juices
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram or 1/4 teaspoon dried
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh dill or 1/4 teaspoon dried dillweed
• 1/4 teaspoon powdered garlic
• 1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke*
• 2 cups whipping cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• *Liquid smoke is a smoke-flavored liquid seasoning available at specialty foods stores and many supermarkets.