Manhattan Clam Chowder

Yield:	10 Servings
Categories:	Soups, Pork

24		Fresh cherrystone or chowder
4	c	Water
1/4	lb	Salt pork, diced
2		Onions, finely chopped
1 1/2	c	Chopped celery
4		Potatoes, peeled and diced
3	c	Tomato juice
1	ts	Salt
1/4	ts	Freshly ground pepper
1/2	ts	Thyme