Shirley Mckenzie'S Clam Chowder
["6 slices bacon, diced", "1 large onion, chopped (1 c.)", "2 large potatoes, diced", "1 tsp. salt", "1 bottle clam juice (8 oz.)", "2 cans minced clams (8 oz. size)", "1 can tomatoes (1 lb. size)", "1/2 tsp. thyme, crumbled"]
["Saute bacon until crisp in a kettle.", "Remove and set aside for next step.", "Stir onion into drippings in kettle; saute until soft. Add potatoes, salt and clam juice.", "Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.", "Stir in clams, tomatoes, thyme and cooked bacon.", "Simmer 15 minutes longer.", "You may use fresh clams instead of canned, but be sure to grind them and still juice the bottle of clam juice."]
["bacon", "onion", "potatoes", "salt", "clam juice", "clams", "tomatoes", "thyme"]