Manhattan Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 slices bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1/2 lb. potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch pieces
2 (10 oz.) cans whole baby clams or 3 (6 1/2 oz.) cans minced clams
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. thyme or oregano
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Fry bacon until crisp.
Drain clams.
Add water to measure 1 1/2 cups.
To liquid, add tomatoes, salt, thyme or oregano and pepper.
Add vegetables.
Cook on high until boiling.
Then simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
Add clams.
Heat through and serve.
It is delicious.