Manhattan Clam Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp canola oil (15 mL)
• 1 large onion, diced (1)
• 2-3 ribs celery, diced (2-3)
• 1/2 cup green pepper, diced (125 mL)
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme (4)
• 2 bay leaves (2)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (2)
• 1 medium sized potato, cubed (1)
• 1 – 28 oz can diced tomatoes (796 mL)
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste (30 mL)
• 2 – 236 mL bottles of clam juice (2)
• 2 – 142 g cans whole baby clams in water (2)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (garnish) (60 mL)