Manhattan Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 strips bacon (whole)
2 1/2 c. onions, chopped
1 1/2 c. carrots, cubed
1 c. celery
2 Tbsp. parsley
2 c. potatoes, diced
4 small cans clams (and juice)
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. pepper
6 c. water
1 to 2 Tbsp. sugar

Preparation

Cook bacon (leave whole). Saute onions in drippings. Add rest of ingredients and cook until vegetables are tender.
Add clams. Heat thoroughly. Remove bacon and serve.