Manhattan Clam Chowder - Fourth Trimester

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp sweet butter or olive oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 4-5 cups chicken stock
• 2 tsp thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup Italian parsley, chopped
• 2 medium boiling potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 10 oz. jars baby clams ((strain off and save juice to use in stock))