1 lg. onion, chopped
2 tbsp. butter
2 (14 oz.) cans chicken broth
3 cans chopped or minced clams
1 carrot, shredded
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 med. potatoes, cubed
A few oz. half and half, thickened with flour
3 dashes thyme

Saute onion in butter. Add chicken broth, clams, carrot, celery and potatoes. Let simmer 1/2 hour. Add thickened half and half and thyme. Serve. A good soup to make ahead also.