6 slices bacon, diced
1 c. onions, chopped
1 c. green pepper, chopped
1 c. carrots, chopped
1 tbsp. parsley, chopped
3 med. potatoes
1 1/2 lbs. scallops
1 med. can tomatoes
1 (7 1/2 oz.) bottle clam juice
2 tsp. salt
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 tsp. steak sauce
3/4 tsp. thyme
1 1/2 c. water

In a 6-quart kettle, saute bacon until crisp. Add onion, pepper, carrots, parsley and cook 10 minutes on low fire. Then add tomatoes, clam juice, spices and water. Bring to boil and simmer, covered, for 35 minute. Add potatoes, simmer 30 minutes covered. Add scallops and simmer 15 minutes uncovered.

Serve with hot garlic bread, green salad and cheese with fruit for dessert. Delicious!