Crockpot Manhattan Clam Chowder

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, browned and crumbled (optional)
• 4 large potatoes, chopped small
• 1 large onion, chopped small
• 2 large carrots, chopped small
• 3 ribs celery, including tops, chopped small
• 1 (14-1/2 oz) can diced, peeled tomatoes
• 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
• 2 (6-1/2 oz) cans chopped clams in clam juice, undrained
• 4 t. granulated chicken or vegetable bouillon
• (or 4 cubes of bouillon)
• 1/2 c. fresh parsley, chopped (or 2 T. dried parsley)
• 1 T. fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 t. dried oregano)
• 1 sprig fresh thyme (or 1 t. dried thyme leaves)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 t. seasoned salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 t. freshly grated pepper

Directions

Place all ingredients in the crockpot. Add water to within about 1 inch of the top of the crockpot. Cook on high 7-8 hours.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Internet
Submitted By: Marlen
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Crockpot Manhattan Clam Chowder