Manhattan Clam Chowder (for 6) Recipe

• 1 cup onions, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1/4 cup green pepper, finely chopped
• 3 cups water
• 2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 cup carrots, diced
• 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp thyme leaves, crushed
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 3 (6 1/2 oz) cans minced clams, drain/reserve juice
• 16 oz canned tomatoes, undrained and cut up
• 1 bay leaf

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