6 slices bacon, diced
1 lg. onion, chopped
2 lg. potatoes, diced
1 tsp. salt
1 (8 oz.) bottle clam juice
2 cans minced or chopped clams
2 (1 lb.) cans tomatoes

Saute bacon until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towel. Stir onions into drippings and saute until soft. Add diced potatoes, salt and clam juice. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in clams, tomatoes (broken up), thyme and bacon, simmer 15 minutes longer.