Clam Chowder
["1 large onion, finely chopped", "1 tsp. flour", "2 cans minced clams", "1/2 tsp. basil", "pinch of thyme", "salt and pepper to taste", "2 Tbsp. margarine", "8 strips bacon", "1 potato, peeled and finely chopped", "1 c. half and half or cream"]
["Saute onion in butter until tender.", "Cook for 5 minutes.", "Add remaining ingredients; simmer about 10 minutes.", "Serve with cheese straws while hot.", "Delicious."]
["onion", "flour", "clams", "basil", "thyme", "salt", "margarine", "bacon", "potato", "cream"]