1 pt. clams
1/4 c. chopped bacon
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. clam liquid or Awake
1 c. diced potatoes
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. salt
Dash cayenne pepper
2 c. tomato juice

Drain clams and save liquor. Fry bacon until lightly brown. Add onion, green pepper and celery; cook until tender. Add clam liquor and water, potatoes, clam seasonings and clams. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Add tomato juice and heat. 6 servings.