- 5 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained
- 1 large potato, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch ground white pepper
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 2 cups water
- Dice bacon, cook in large saucepan with onion and celery until crisp and onion golden. Pour off most of fat.
- Add 2 cups water, potatoes, carrots, salt, pepper, thawed tomatoes, and clam juice from cans. Simmer 1 hour.
- Add tomato sauce and clams. Simmer 15-20 minutes or until just boiling.