Spicy Manhattan Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 1/2 ounce) can minced clams
3 slices bacon, cut up
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up, save juice
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried thyme

Preparation

Drain clams-reserve liquid. Add water to clam liquid to make 3 cups.
Partially cook bacon, stir in celery and onion and cook till tender Stir in tomatoes and juice, clam juice, potatoes, carrots, thyme, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp white (or black) pepper.
Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 30 min (till veggies are tender). Mash slightly to thicken.
Stir in clams and heat through.