New England Clam Chowder
["2 (8 oz.) cans minced clams", "3 slices bacon, cut in 1/2-inch pieces", "1/4 c. chopped onion", "1/4 c. chopped celery", "1 1/2 c. diced, cooked potatoes", "1 1/2 tsp. salt", "1/8 tsp. pepper", "1/8 tsp. thyme", "3 c. milk", "2 Tbsp. butter"]
["Drain clams; reserve 1 cup liquid.", "Fry bacon in skillet until almost crisp.", "Add onion and celery.", "Saute until tender; drain. Combine bacon mixture, potatoes, clam liquid, salt, pepper and thyme in large saucepan.", "Simmer 10 minutes.", "Add milk and clams. Heat thoroughly.", "Do not boil.", "Top each serving with 1 teaspoon butter.", "Makes 6 servings."]
["clams", "bacon", "onion", "celery", "potatoes", "salt", "pepper", "thyme", "milk", "butter"]