Preparation:
Combine clams and 2 cups water in a saucepan, over a medium flame bring to a boil, remove from heat, drain well heat bacon in a large skillet, over a medium-low flame add celery and onions heat and stir until softened and transparent combine potatoes, carrots, remaining 2 cups water, salt, pepper, and thyme in a saucepan, over a medium flame heat to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until almost tender drain well melt the butter in a saucepot, over a medium flame whisk in the flour; heat and stir until bubbly slowly whisk in the milk add the clams, bacon mixture, and potato mixture-mix well heat and stir, without boiling, until heated through serve hot |
