Ingredients 4 ounces slab (unsliced) bacon, rind removed and cut into 1/3-inch dice 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped (1 tablespoon) 1 large onion (10 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch dice 2 stalks celery (4 ounces), cut into 1/3-inch dice 1 medium green bell pepper (6 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch dice 2 medium carrots (4 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch dice dried bay leaves 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes 1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold, Maine, PEI, or other all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice 5 cups Clam Broth Diced clams (reserved from Clam Broth recipe) 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes in juice, cut into 1/2-inch dice 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Heat a 4- to 6-quart heavy-bottomed pot over low heat, and add bacon....