All-American Clam Chowder

Ingredients

 * 4 tablespoons Butter or Margarine
 * 4 tablespoons Flour
 * 3 slices Bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
 * 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
 * 1 can Clams, drained reserving juice
 * 1 large Potato, cubed
 * 1 can cream of Celery Soup
 * 1 1/2 cups Milk
 * 1 dash Pepper
 * Oyster Crackers (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Cook Bacon until Crisp.
 * 2) Drain on paper towel.
 * 3) Saute Onion in same skillet as Bacon until soft.
 * 4) Add Clam Juice and potatoes.
 * 5) Cover& cook over low heat until potatoes are tender, 15 minutes.
 * 6) Melt butter in saucepan.
 * 7) Add Flour and mix together.
 * 8) Add Milk and blend until smooth.
 * 9) Add Clam Juice and potatoes; cook and stir until thickened.
 * 10) Add Soup, Bacon, Clams, and Pepper; cook over low heat until heated through.