4 slices bacon, chopped
3 (6 1/2 oz.) cans minced clams
2 c. peeled & diced potatoes
1 med. onion, chopped
1 c. diced carrots
1 c. diced celery
1 tbsp. parsley flakes
1 1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 c. flour
2 c. milk
3/4 c. half and half
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Place chopped bacon in 2 quart casserole. Microwave 2 minutes on high. Drain clam liquid into bacon and drippings. Set clams aside. Stir in onions, carrots, celery, parsley and thyme. Cover, microwave 8 minutes on high or until vegetables are tender. Blend in flour until smooth. Stir in milk. Cover. Microwave 3 minutes on 8. Stir in clams, cream, salt and pepper. Do not cover. Microwave 3 minutes on 8 or until piping hot. 10 servings.