manhattan style clam chowder in the crock pot

Ingredients

• 13 ounces two 6.5 oz cans minced clams
• 2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped celery with leaves
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 14 1/2 ounces can italian stewed tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups hot flavored tomato juice, snappy tom's. if you can't find that just use tomato juice laced with tobasco
• 2 to 3 teaspoons horseradish optional
• 2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon each salt and thyme
• 1 medium bay leaf
• 4 slices baon, fried crisp, and drained and crumbled