Manhattan Clam Chowder
["6 slices bacon, cut in small pieces", "2 medium onions, chopped", "2 medium carrots, diced", "1/2 c. chopped celery", "1 lb. (12 oz. can) tomatoes", "2 c. water", "2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. thyme", "1 bay leaf", "24 clams with liquid (add water to make 1 qt.)"]
["Fry bacon until almost crisp.", "Add onions and saute until golden.", "Add carrots and celery and saute a few minutes.", "Add next 6 ingredients and clam liquid.", "Simmer, uncovered, 50 minutes. Chop clams and add.", "Simmer 10 more minutes."]
["bacon", "onions", "carrots", "celery", "tomatoes", "water", "potatoes", "salt", "thyme", "bay leaf", "liquid"]