3 slices bacon, diced
1 c. sliced onions
3 c. cubed potatoes
1 c. diced carrots
1 tsp. celery seed
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. thyme
1 (No. 2) can tomatoes
3 to 4 lbs. clams, fresh
5 c. clam liquid & water

Scrub clams and cover with water. Toss in 1/2 of celery seed and cover to steam open. Cut up bacon and onion and brown 2 minutes. Cut carrot and potatoes and add to clam liquid and seasoning. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Add tomatoes. Cook uncovered over low heat about 1 hour. Take drained clams and mince. Add to chowder and let simmer 10 minutes more.