Phebe's Manhattan Clam Chowder Recipe

• 6 x smoked bacon strips - (to 8) diced
• 1 x garlic clove chopped
• 1/2 x Spanish onion diced
• 1/2 x red bell pepper diced
• 1/2 x yellow bell pepper diced
• 1 x celery stalk minced
• 1 can diced peeled tomatoes - (8 ounce)
• 1/2 tsp minced fresh thyme
• 1 med leek diced
•     Red pepper flakes to taste
• 2 c. clam juice
• 2 c. vegetable stock
• 1 lrg Idaho potato peeled, diced,
•     and cooked
• 1 can chopped or possibly minced clams
•     Salt to taste
•     Freshly-grnd balck pepper to taste
• 1 dsh lemon juice
•     Minced fresh parsley for garnish

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