Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pt. clams
6 slices bacon
6 Tbsp. butter
5 c. milk
3 Tbsp. flour
2 medium onions, chopped
3 c. diced potatoes
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Chip bacon and onions; fry until brown.
Put potatoes, bacon and onions in a kettle.
Cover with just enough water to cook potatoes and clams.
When done, add clam liquid, milk and seasonings.
If a thick chowder is desired, make a paste of melted butter and flour and thicken to desired consistency.
Add butter, salt and pepper.