Manhattan Clam Chowder
["3 (4 1/4 oz.) cans minced clams (and juice)", "2 Tbsp. chopped parsley", "2 tsp. salt", "1 bay leaf", "1 tsp. dried basil", "1 c. diced onion", "1 c. diced celery", "5 slices bacon, diced and fried crisp", "1 qt. canned tomatoes", "4 black peppercorns", "1 tsp. dried thyme", "3 large potatoes, diced", "1 c. diced carrots"]
["In kettle, cook bacon until crisp.", "Add onion and cook until tender.", "Add carrots, celery and parsley. Cook 5 minutes longer, stirring once in awhile.", "Add tomatoes and liquid. Add spices and bring to a boil.", "Mash the potatoes and add water to make 2 quarts of liquid.", "Reduce heat.", "Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.", "Add potatoes and cook an additional 20 minutes. Add diced clams and juice.", "Replace cover and steep for 5 to 10 minutes."]
["parsley", "salt", "bay leaf", "basil", "onion", "celery", "bacon", "tomatoes", "black peppercorns", "thyme", "potatoes", "carrots"]