Manhattan Clam Chowder Vi

1 sm Onion, finely chopped

1 c Finely chopped celery

3 T Flour

2 c Tomato juice or 2 c Vegetable juice cocktail

8 oz Bottle clam juice

8 oz Can minced clams, undrained

1/4 t Ground thyme leaves

1. In a deep,

2 1/2-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole

2 minutes or until bacon is crisp.

2. Add chopped onion and celery and heat, uncovered, in

2 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

3. Blend flour into vegetable mixture and stir until smooth,

4. Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven

5 minutes. Stir.

5. Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven an additional 10 minutes.

6. Adjust seasonings if necessary.