Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups diced potatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (10 ounce) can baby clams, drain and RESERVE juice
• 1 1/2 cups clam juice, can use water, chick broth
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, about to taste
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 celery rib, chopped