Cook bacon, drain and set aside.
Add to crock pot: chicken broth, ½ bacon (save ½ for topping), potatoes, onion, celery, corn, clams, thyme, garlic, lemon pepper, salt, pepper.
Cook on low for 3 ½ hours, or until the potatoes are tender.
In a small sauce pan, melt butter. Mix in the flour, the form a paste. Slowly add in the milk and heavy whipping cream. Bring to a boil, then simmer until thick. Add mixture to crock pot.
Cook on low (or warm) for an additional 30 minutes.
Serve garnished with reserved bacon and chives, parsley, and oyster crackers.
