3 slices bacon cut in 1 inch pieces
1 med. onion, minced
1 can (6 1/2 to 7 1/2) minced clams, drained with juice reserved
1 lg. potato, cubed
1 can (10 1/2 oz.) cream of celery soup
1 1/2 c. milk
Dash of pepper
Oyster crackers, optional

Cook bacon in medium skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Discard all but 2 tablespoons bacon drippings, saute onion in drippings 4 or 5 minutes. Add clam juice to potatoes. Cover and cook over low heat until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Reserve a few pieces of bacon for garnish. Add remaining bacon, minced clams, cream of celery soup, milk and pepper. Cook over low heat until heated through. Garnish with reserve bacon. Serve with crackers.