1 c. onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced thin
1 stalk celery
1/4 c. butter
1 (10 oz.) can clams with liquid
2 cans cream of potato soup
2 2/3 c. half and half
Salt and pepper to taste

Place onions, carrots and celery in 4 quart casserole. In microwave, full power 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook on full power for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.