Manhattan Quahog Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. salt pork, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 c. chopped celery
3 c. diced potatoes
1/8 tsp. thyme
2 c. boiling water
1 1/2 c. pureed tomatoes
about 1 doz. chopped quahogs
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Over
low
heat, cook salt pork in large saucepan until fat is extracted.
Remove salt pork (optional).