CLAM CHOWDER UNCLE NOBBY

2 dozen chowder clams

1 quart tomatoes

3 bay leaves

1 cup carrots

1 cup celery

1 cup onions

1 cup potatoes (put in last)

1 Tsp thyme

1 can green beans

Fry 6 oz strips bacon, let stand then crumble

Clean clams thoroughly, steam in large stock pot until all clams open.

Leave clam water in the pot. Chop clams and onions; place all

ingredients in the pot and simmer, putting potatoes and bacon in last.