1 pt. clams
1/4 c. chopped bacon or salt pork
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. diced potatoes
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. salt
dash of cayenne
2 c. tomato juice
1 c. clam liquor and water

Drain clams and save liquor. Chop. Fry bacon until lightly brown. Add onion, green pepper and celery; cook until tender. Add liquor, potatoes, seasonings and clams. Cook about 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add tomato juice. Heat.

Serves 6.