3 slices bacon, cut up
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. celery, cut up
1 c. potatoes, diced
1 carrot, shredded
1 1/2 c. water
1 tsp. salt
8 oz. can minced clams and juice
1/4 tsp. thyme
8 oz. can tomato sauce

Brown bacon until crisp in kettle. Add onion and celery. Saute while soft. Add potatoes and carrots to pot with water and salt. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add clams and juice, then thyme. Add tomato sauce. Simmer until hot. Serve.