manhattan clam chowder

Ingredients For manhattan clam chowder

• 6 slice

  bacon, coarsely chopped
• 1 lg

  onion, chopped
• 3

  celery ribs, minced
• 1 clove

  garlic, minced
• 2 c

  water
• 1 qt

  tomatoes, chopped
• 2 md

  carrots, diced
• 3 c

  potatoes, diced
• 1/2 tsp

  kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp

  freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp

  thyme, dried
• 1

  bay leaf
• 3-6 1/2 oz

  cans clams, minced, undrained
• 2 Tbsp

  cornstarch