1/2 lb. bacon, minced
2 c. finely chopped celery
2 c. finely chopped onion
3 c. diced potato
1/3 c. flour
2 qt. bottled clam juice
1-2 c. cream or half & half
1 1/2 lb. cubed halibut or salmon
1 1/2 lb. imitation crabmeat
1 c. chopped parsley

In large pot, cook bacon over medium heat until almost crisp. Add celery, onion, potato and continue to cook, stirring until onion is wilted. Sprinkle flour and add clam juice. Simmer until potato is tender. Add cream or half & half until broth reaches desired thickness. Then stir in fish and crabmeat. Cook this until fish is done, about 5 minutes. Cost without fish approximately $6-7.