1 med. sized potato
1 sm. onion (peel and dice)
Water to make 3/4 c. liquid
Bacon fat (as from 2 strips bacon)
1 1/4 c. milk
1/4 c. milk with 2 tsp. flour
1 (8 oz.) can minced clams

Drain and measure juice, adding water to make 3/4 cup liquid. Melt bacon fat in saucepan and add potato, onion and liquid. Bring mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat, cover saucepan and cook until potato is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Add 1 1/4 cups milk. Stir well.

Mix 1/4 cup milk with flour until smooth. Slowly stir into clam mixture, stirring constantly, until flour is cooked. Add clams, salt and pepper and stir until hot.