4 slices bacon, cut up
1/3 c. chopped onion
1 c. boiling water
2 - 2 1/2 c. diced, peeled potatoes
1 c. chopped celery
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
8 oz. can minced clams, undrained
2 c. hot milk

In 2 quart saucepan fry bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Cook onion in bacon fat until tender. Stir in water, potatoes, celery, salt and pepper. Cover; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cook 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender. Stir in clams (with liquid); heat through. Stir in milk; sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.

Serves 4.