4 slices bacon, diced
4 tbsp. butter
1 lg. stalk of celery, diced
1 lg. onion
3 med. potatoes, diced
2 tbsp. flour
3 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. water
1 lb. chopped clams
6 c. whole milk

Cook bacon until done (not crisp) and add butter and chopped onion. Saute until onion is transparent. Add celery and potatoes. Sprinkle flour over and mix well.

Cook 3-4 minutes, stirring well. Add water and stir. Cover and simmer 20-25 minutes. Cook until potatoes are tender. Stir to keep from sticking. Add chopped clams. Cook about 10 minutes. Add milk and heat to boiling point. Leave on low heat until ready to serve.