Ingredients

	1 tsp vegetable oil
	2 slice(s) uncooked turkey bacon, diced
	1 small onion(s), finely diced
	3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
	1 cup(s) fat-free skim milk
	3 1/2 cup(s) canned clam juice
	2 medium potato(es), peeled and diced
	10 1/2 oz canned clams, and their juice
	1 tsp thyme, chopped
	2 tsp parsley, chopped
	1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
	1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste

Instructions

• Heat oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Sauté bacon and onion until bacon is cooked through and onion is very soft; stir in flour and cook 1 minute more. Very gradually whisk in milk and clam juice; bring to a simmer and add potatoes. Cover pan; cook until potatoes are tender.
  
  
• Stir in clams, their juice, thyme and parsley; bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper; serve. Yields about 1 1/2 cups per person.