Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 strips bacon, diced
1/2 onion, diced
2 to 3 green onion stalks
4 to 5 diced Russet potatoes
2 to 3 stalks celery, diced
1 carrot, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. chopped bell pepper
1 small jar pimientos
3 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
4 to 6 drops Tabasco sauce
1 pt. (2 c. ) half and half
3 cans chopped or minced clams (with juice)
chopped parsley
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. thyme

Preparation

In a large kettle, cook bacon until crisp.
Add onion, potatoes, celery, carrots, green pepper and garlic.
Pour in water and add salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.