2 c. ground fresh clams in their liquid or 2 (7 oz.) cans minced clams
1/2 onion, minced
2 bacon, sliced cut up
3 carrots, cut up
2 stalks diced celery
2 c. water
1/2 c. tomato sauce
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. salt
1/2 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Saute bacon and onion in large kettle or pot. Add liquid from clams, water, carrots, potatoes, celery, tomato sauce and seasoning. Cook about a half hour. Add clams and simmer 5 minutes. Cover and let flavors blend. Correct seasoning if necessary. If you like it more tomatoy add additional tomato sauce.