Hearty Manhattan Clam and Corn Chowder - Libby's Vegetables

Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 potato, peeled & cubed
• 1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes
• 2 cup clam juice
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves separated (or 1/4 tsp dried)
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 can (10 oz.) whole baby clams
• 1 can (6.5 oz.) diced or chopped clams
• 1 can (15.25 oz.) Libby's Whole Kernel Sweet Corn, drained