Microwave New England Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, cut into eights
3 c. potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (6 1/2 oz.) minced clams, drained and liquid reserved
1/4 c. flour
2 c. milk
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2/3 c. light cream

Preparation

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