Hatteras Style Clam Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 5 stalks celery , sliced
• 4 carrots , sliced
• 4 cups peeled , cubed white potatoes
• 2 cans minced clams , 16 ounce
• 3 quartss clam juice
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 8 slices crisp cooked bacon , crumbled

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot over medium heat, cook onion, celery and carrots in oil until they begin to soften. Stir in potatoes, clams, clam juice, thyme, pepper and bacon. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.