Microwave New England Clam Chowder

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon cut into eights
• 3 c potatoes peeled and cut into 14 inch cubes
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 2 cans 6 12 oz minced clams drained and liquid reserved
• 14 c flour
• 2 c milk
• 1 12 tsp salt
• 18 tsp pepper
• 23 c light cream

Directions

1. Place bacon in 3-quart casserole
2. Cover microwave at High 3 minutes
3. Drain all but 2 tablespoons fat
4. Add potatoes and onion
5. Pour reserved clam liquid into casserole
6. Cover Microwave at High 7 to 9 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender stirring once
7. Combine flour and 14 cup milk
8. Add flour mixture remaining milk salt and pepper to casserole
9. Do not cover
10. Microwave on High 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened stirring several times
11. Stir in clams and light cream
12. Microwave at High 2 to 4 minutes or until heated through