ingredients(3) 6.5 oz cans chopped clams* (reserve chopped 3 tbsp butter 1 onion, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/4 tsp dried) 2 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt (3/4 tsp table salt) or to taste 1/4 tsp pepper 1 1/2 lbs potatoes, 4 cups diced (i use gold