red clam chowder

Ingredients For red clam chowder

• 4 Tbsp

  butter
• 2 c

  onion, finely minced
• 1 c

  celery, chopped fine
• 5 c

  chicken broth
• 1&1/2 tsp

  thyme, fresh
• 1

  bay leaf
• 1 tsp

  lawry's seasoned salt or salt and pepper to taste
• 1 can

  italian plum tomatoes, 2 lbs drain off liquid, chop tomatoes
• 1 c

  parsley, fresh, copped
• 2 md

  potatoes, chop into squares
• 2-3 small can

  clams