Clam Chowder #2 - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, chopped
3 (6 1/2 oz.) cans minced clams
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2/3 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 green onions with tops, chopped
3 c. chopped potatoes
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 c. milk
2 c. half and half
1/4 tsp. hot sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
paprika
fresh parsley sprigs

Preparation

Saute bacon; drain off drippings.
Set aside.
Drain clams, reserving 1 cup juice; set clams aside.