1/4 lb. bacon, diced & fried
1 lg. onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, thinly sliced
3 stalks celery, sliced thinly
1 tbsp. parsley flakes
1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1 (8 oz.) bottle clam juice
3 (6 oz.) cans clams, minced
1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
Pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in a crock pot. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. Or combine all ingredients in a soup pot and simmer about 2 hours.