3 strips bacon, cut to ½-inch pieces
1 small (~¼ cup) onion, chopped fine
1 rib (~⅓ cup) celery, chopped fine
2 cans (6.5 oz each) chopped or whole clams, undrained
2 cups (~2 medium russet) potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup water
2 cups tomatoes, diced, with juices
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped fine
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
