Hearty Salmon Chowder Recipe

Name: Hearty Salmon Chowder Recipe
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 32 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 strips raw bacon, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 ribs celery, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 1 (8 oz.) bottle clam juice*; 4 cups whole milk**; 2 medium Russet potatoes, cut into ½ inch cubes; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp. salt; ½ tsp. black pepper; 1 lb. skinless salmon, cut into ½ inch chunks***; 2 Tbsp. fresh dill****; Hot sauce, for serving; Oyster crackers, for serving