Red Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 qt. clams chopped
2 c. diced fresh potatoes
1 can tomato paste
1 - 46 oz. can tomato juice
2 stalks celery, diced
1 c. diced onion
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 small carrot, diced
1/2 lb. bacon, diced
water

Preparation

Cook bacon in large pot.
Pour off excess grease.
Add clams. Cook and stir 1/2 hour.
Add all vegetables.
Cook 20 minutes. Add tomato paste and juice.
Cook until all vegetables are tender. Add water to make about 4 quarts.
Season with salt and pepper.