36 Live clams
1/2 ts Thyme
3 tb Butter
1 Bay leaf
3/4 lb Diced pork
3 Cloves garlic, diced
4 Chopped onions
1 tb Soy sauce
2 1/2 c Chopped celery
4 Chopped tomatoes
1 1/2 c Chopped carrots
4 Diced potatoes
3 ts Fresh parsley
2 1/2 qt Liquid clam water and water
3 ts Basil

Place clams in soup kettle, cover with water, and steam open. Remove clams from their shells and mince fine;reserve. Strain clam liquid and reserve. Saute pork and onions in butter until onions are clear. Add tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes, stirring. Add celery, carrots, parsley, thyme, bay leaf, garlic and soy sauce. Stir incorrect amount of liquid (clam cooking water and additional water if needed); simmer, covered 1 hour. Add potatoes and simmer 15 minutes. Add clams and simmer another 8 minutes. Adjust seasonings, if necessary. Serve immediately, with crackers.