Cindi'S Clam Chowder

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. bacon, cut up
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 (8 oz. each) cans chopped baby clams (reserve liquid)
• 2 or 3 c. chopped potatoes
• 1/3 c. chopped celery
• 2 tsp. parsley flakes
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1 tsp. salt to taste
• 2 or 3 c. milk (half and half makes a thicker, richer chowder)
• cornstarch (may be added if you want a thicker soup