1 med. onion, chopped
1 tbsp. butter
2 can (6 1/2 oz. each) minced clams
1 c. water
1 pkg. (4.7 oz.) UNCLE BEN'S® country inn brand rice dish (cauliflower au
gratin)
2 c. milk
1/8 tsp ground red pepper, optional
1 tbsp. flour

Cook and stir onion in butter in large saucepan 3 minutes. Drain clams, reserving liquid. Add clam liquid, water and contents of rice and seasoning packets to saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 8 minutes. Stir in clams, 1 1/2 cup milk and red pepper (if desired).

Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup milk to flour stirring until smooth. Stir into soup. Cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until thickened, about 10 minutes. Makes 6 serving.