Manhattan Clam Chowder

Name: Manhattan Clam Chowder
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large Spanish onion, chopped; 1 1/2 celery stalks, chopped; 7 cloves garlic, minced; Pinch crushed red pepper; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 3 sprigs parsley; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1 large waxy-style potato (about 3/4 pound), diced; 5 cups clam juice (five 8-ounce bottles clam juice); One 28-ounce can whole, peeled tomatoes (with liquid), roughly chopped; 1-1/2 cups minced clams, drained (about four 6-1/2 ounce cans); 1 tablespoon kosher salt or to taste; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish