Manhattan Clam & Potato Chowder 
Ingredients:
2 large Idaho Potatoes, peeled and diced ;
1/4 cup thin sliced celery ;
1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped 
1 small onion, chopped 
1/2 tsp dried whole thyme 
1 (8-oz) bottle clam juice 
1 (14 1/2-oz) can stewed tomatoes, undrained  & chopped ; 
1 (6 1/2-oz) can minced clams, undrained  
 Directions:
Combine potatoes, celery, carrot, onion, thyme,
 clam juice and tomatoes in a deep 3-quart microwave
-safe casserole dish; 
cover with microwaveable plastic wrap and microwave 
at HIGH 15 to 18 mins, or until potatoes are tender, 
stirring every 5 mins. 
Stir in clams; cover and microwave at HIGH 2 to 3 mins, or until thoroughly heated.