Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb. bacon
  • 1 c. white potatoes, diced
  • 1 c. celery, diced
  • 1 c. carrots, diced
  • 1/4 c. onions, diced
  • 2 cans baby clams
  • 1 bottle clam juice
  • 1 large can Italian tomatoes
  • 2 pinches thyme
  • parsley
  • 2 large tomato cans cold water

Method

  • Cut bacon into small pieces with diced vegetables.
  • Start with bacon, layer vegetables in large soup pot.
  • Cover and steam 20 minutes. Add clams, clam
  • juice, tomatoes and cold water.
  • Season with thyme and parsley to cover vegetables and sprinkle with garlic salt, pepper and salt. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours. Serves 6.