Manhattan Clam & Lentil Chowder Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 (142 g) cans whole baby clams
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried thyme
• 1 yellow-fleshed potato, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (28 oz / 796 mL) can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups (1 L) water
• 1 cup (250 mL) split red lentils
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice