Manhattan Clam Chowder

Name: Manhattan Clam Chowder
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup white onion, chopped; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 2 large carrots, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh chopped garlic; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1/2 tsp thyme ((fresh or dried)); 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 8 oz jar of clam juice; 1 14 oz can of diced tomatoes; 1 14 oz can tomato sauce; 1 cup cubed potatoes ((we like Yukon gold) ); 2 6.5 oz chopped can clams ((undrained for added flavor) ); fresh parsley & oyster crackers ((for garnish))