Clam Chowder

Directions

1. 1
   Cut the bacon into 1/2-inch pieces and lay in bottom of a 3-quart casserole dish.
2. 2
   Bake in microwave 3 to 4 minutes.
3. 3
   Add the potatoes and onion; cover with the clam juice from the canned clams.
4. 4
   Cook in the microwave 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
5. 5
   Add 1 2/3 cups milk (I use part half and half and part milk).
6. 6
   Mix the remaining 1/3 cup milk with the flour.
7. 7
   Add to potato mixture and stir.
8. 8
   Cook in the microwave for 8 to 10 minutes, until thickened; stir every 2 minutes.
9. 9
   When the mixture is thickened, add the clams and whipping cream.
10. 10
    Cook another 4 minutes.