Ye Olde Daddy's Clam Chowder Recipe - (4.1/5)

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp canola oil
• 2 large onions diced
• 4 medium carrots peeled and diced
• 1 stalk celery diced
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp old bay seasoning
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 can(s( 28 oz.crushed tomatoes
• 1 bottle 8 oz. clam juice
• 1 bottle 8 oz. water
• 5 slices bacon, cooked (I use turkey bacon)
• 2 Idaho potatoes peeled and diced 1/2 inch
• 6 oz. fresh string beans, 1 inch pieces
• 16 oz. frozen corn
• 1/2 tsp each dried thyme and dried oregano
• 2 tsp sugar or splenda no calorie sweetener
• 3 can(s) chopped or minced clams
• additional water if broth is too thick
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)