Minorcan Clam Chowder

1 Qt. chopped clams with juice (or 3 cans chopped clams with juice)

4 slices bacon, diced

3 stalks of celery, chopped

3 carrots, chopped

1 green pepper, chopped

3 potatoes, chopped

3 datil peppers, seeded and chopped ( This was enough for a medium heat)

1 28 0z can of diced tomatoes

1 14 0z can of diced tomatoes

1/2 cup chicken broth

1/2 pound shrimp, cut in halves

Fry bacon until crisp in dutch oven. Remove to drain. Saute vegetables in bacon drippings until tender. Add datil peppers, both cans of tomatoes, chicken broth and clams with juices to pot and simmer until potatoes are tender. You may have to add a little water to thin chowder. Stir in shrimp near end of cooking time. Season with salt and pepper and serve with a sprinkling of bacon.