1/4 lb. bacon, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
3 stalks celery
1 tbsp. dried parsley flakes
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
1 tsp. salt
2 to 3 cans clams with liquid
2 whole peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. dried thyme
2 to 3 potatoes, diced

Put all ingredients in pot. Cover and cook about 2 hours or until vegetables are tender.