Manhattan Clam Chowder

2 cans minced clams
1 bottle clam juice
1 box chicken broth
1 bunch celery hearts (chopped)
1 large onion (chopped)
3 large carrots (chopped)
2 red bell peppers (chopped)
1 - 2 jalepeno pepper (seeded if you like and Chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 large potatoes (Diced)
2 cans fire roasted diced tomatoes (Trader Joe's is good)
2 -3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp red pepper flakes
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper to taste
3 tbs olive oil

Add olive oil  to a large soup pot - add and saute all the veggies and thyme, oregano and bay leaves (except the potatoes) until nice as soft and starting to carmelize. Add tomatoes, chicken broth, clams and clam broth.  Bring to a boil stir well and then simmer for about 1 hour adding more chicken broth if necessary.  Add potatoes and cook until potatoes are done.  Season with salt and pepper and serve