5 strips bacon, diced and sauteed
5 stalks celery
1 green pepper, diced
1 lg. onion, chopped
5 c. water
3 lg. potatoes
2 1/2 cans tomatoes
3 cans + juice chopped clams
1/4 tsp. thyme
Salt, pepper, celery salt to taste

Saute diced bacon, to drippings, add green pepper, onions, celery and saute. Add all ingredients to large soup pot. Simmer for 2 hours. Adjust seasonings.