Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 slices bacon, finely diced
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. finely diced celery
2 c. diced potatoes
1/4 tsp. pepper
10 fresh clams, finely chopped (juices strained)
1 Tbsp. water
1 qt. boiling water
1 c. finely diced carrots
1 c. chopped onions
1 c. canned tomatoes
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 Tbsp. flour

Preparation

Fry bacon until golden.
Add water.
Simmer 5 minutes.
Add salt and vegetables, except potatoes.
Simmer 30 minutes.
Add potatoes, tomatoes, pepper and thyme.
Cook 20 minutes.
Add clams and juice.
Cook 10 minutes.
Thicken with flour and water.