Ingredients
6- 6 1/2oz. cans minced clams
1- 2 oz. bottle real bacon pc.
3- 16 oz. cans diced tomatoes
3- 8 oz. bottles clam juice
3 cups celery finely chopped
3 cups onion finely chopped
6 med. potatoes diced
1 1/2 cups carrots chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
3 teaspoons salt
3/8 teaspoons pepper
8 cups water
1- 12 oz. can tomato juice
Preparation
Combine all ingredients in large pot. Bring to a boil stirring often. Reduce heat to simmer/low boil for 4-6 hours. You want to cook it until vegetables are tender, and clam taste permeates all ingredients.
