Hearty Manhattan Clam Chowder: a Taste of the City

Name: Hearty Manhattan Clam Chowder: a Taste of the City
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml); 1 medium onion, diced; 2 medium celery stalks, diced; 1 medium carrot, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can (14.5 oz / 410 g) diced tomatoes, with juices; 2 cups (500 ml) clam juice; 2 cups (480 ml) water; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 cans (6.5 oz / 184 g each) chopped clams, drained and rinsed; 1 teaspoon dried thyme (5 g); 1 bay leaf; Salt and pepper to taste; Chopped fresh parsley for garnish