Hearty Manhattan Clam and Corn Chowder
Ingredients
- 3 slices of bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 potato, peeled & cubed
- 1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups clam juice
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/4 tsp dried
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 can (10 oz.) whole baby clams
- 1 can (6.5 oz.) diced or chopped clams
- 1 can (15.25 oz.) Libby's® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn
- salt to taste