1 1/2 c. chopped carrots
4 to 5 med. size onions
1 stick butter
2 c. boiling water
1 c. chopped celery
1 1/2 c. diced potatoes
3 (6 1/2 oz.) cans minced clams
1 1/2 c. stewed tomatoes
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt & pepper to taste

Saute onions in butter. Add 2 cups boiling water. Add celery, carrots and potatoes. Simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Add clams, salt, pepper, tomatoes, thyme and bay leaf. Simmer 30 minutes.

Optional: 1 small chopped bell pepper may be added. Two cans minced clams plus 2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice may be used in place of 3 cans clams. Serves 6.