Kicked-Up Manhattan Clam Chowder with Cholula | PrimalGourmet

Ingredients

• 3 strips bacon
• 1 large white onion - diced
• 2 large carrots - diced
• 2 stalks celery - chopped
• 1 green bell pepper - diced
• 4 yellow potatoes – peeled (cubed)
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 10oz jar clam juice plus 4 jars water
• 2 5oz cans clams – with brine
• 1 28oz can chopped tomatoes – with juice
• 1/3 bottle Cholula Original Hot Sauce™ - plus extra for serving
• 1 6oz can tomato paste
• fresh parsley – finely chopped
• Kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper