New England Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (15 oz. each) cans Jake's soup
1 gal. whole milk
3 large onions, chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped
3 to 4 carrots, chopped
juice from drained clams
1 Tbsp. butter seasoning
2 pt. half and half
8 medium potatoes, chopped
1 (51 oz.) can chopped clams
2 sticks butter or oleo
4 slices bacon, chopped
salt and pepper

Preparation

Cut bacon into small bits; saute, but do not crisp.
Saute chopped onions with bacon, then add celery and saute.
Add juice from clams and water to make 2 cups.
Add chopped potatoes and chopped carrots and cook until tender.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Add chopped clams and cook 5 minutes.
Add butter or oleo. Add 2 cans Jake's soup if you need a larger amount.
Just before serving, add cream and milk to desired consistency.