red clam chowder

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups onion, finely minced
• 1 cup celery, chopped fine
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 1&1/2 teaspoon thyme, fresh
• 1 - bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon lawry's seasoned salt or salt and pepper to taste
• 1 can italian plum tomatoes, 2 lbs drain off liquid, chop tomatoes
• 1 cup parsley, fresh, copped
• 2 medium potatoes, chop into squares
• 2-3 small cans clams