Manhattan Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 strips bacon
1 c. celery, chopped
2 c. potatoes, diced
1 c. carrots, chopped
1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
3 (6 1/2 oz.) cans chopped clams
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 tsp. thyme

Preparation

Cut bacon in small pieces; saute in large pot; add celery and onions.
Saute until tender.
Add potatoes, carrots and tomatoes. Drain clams.
Add enough water to broth to make 4 cups liquid. Add this to vegetables with salt, pepper and thyme.
Simmer covered 35 minutes.
Add clams and simmer another 30 minutes.