Hearty Manhattan Clam Chowder Recipe

• 4 slices bacon (cut up)
• 3 (6 1/2 ounce.) cans chopped clams, liquid removed (reserve liquid)
• 1 (28 ounce.) can tomatoes with liquid
• 1 c. tomato juice
• 1 (8 ounce.) bottle clam juice
• 3 c. peeled, diced potatoes
• 1 c. diced celery
• 1 c. diced carrots
• 1 c. sliced onion
• 2 tbsp. minced parsley
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1. Place bacon in 3 qt microwaveable bowl and microwave uncovered 2 min.
2. Stir reserved clam liquid into bacon drippings.
3. Set clams aside.
4. Add in rest of ingredients except clams and microwave covered 12 to 14 min or possibly till vegetables are tender.
5. Add in clams, stir gently.
6. Microwave 2 to 3 min longer.
7. Let stand covered several min before serving.

bacon, tomatoes, tomato juice, clam juice, potatoes, celery, carrots, onion, parsley, thyme, salt, oregano, black pepper

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/hearty-manhattan-clam-chowder-25693 (may not work)