Manhattan Clam Chowder With Jasper Recipe

• 1 x slab bacon - (4 ounce) unsliced
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. finely-minced garlic
• 1 lrg onion - (10 ounce) cut 1/2" dice
• 2 stalk celery - (4 ounce) cut 1/3" dice
• 1 med green bell pepper - (6 ounce) cut 1/2" dice
• 2 med carrots - (4 ounce) cut 1/2" dice
• 2 x dry bay leaves
• 2 tsp dry oregano
• 1/2 tsp crushed red-pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 lb potatoes peeled, and cut into 1/2" dice, See * Note 1
• 5 c. Clam Broth (see below) Diced clams (from Clam Broth recipe)
• 1 can whole peeled tomatoes in juice - (28 ounce) cut 1/2" dice
• 1/4 c. minced flat-leaf parsley Coarse salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 8 lb small quahogs or possibly large cherrystone clams see * Note 2

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