6 bacon strips, diced



1/2 cup onion, finely chopped

2 (10-3/4oz.) cans condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted

1-1/2 cups milk

3 (6-1/2 oz.) cans minced clams, undrained

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Fresh parsley, minced (optional)

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook bacon strips over medium heat until nice and crisp; drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings. Saute onion in the bacon drippings until tender.

Stir in potato soup and milk. Next, add the clams, lemon juice, thyme, pepper and bacon; heat thoroughly. Garnish with parsley.

Makes 5 servings.