Creamy Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, minced
1 can minced clams, drained (save juice)
1 large potato, cubed
1 can cream of celery soup
1 1/2 c. milk
dash of pepper

Preparation

Cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towel to drain. Discard all but 2 tablespoons bacon drippings.
Saute onion in drippings for 4 to 5 minutes.
Add clam juice and potatoes.
Cover and cook over low heat until tender for 15 minutes.
Add bacon, minced clams, cream of celery soup, milk and pepper; cook over low heat until heated through.
Garnish with bacon you reserved (2 or 3 pieces).
Serve with oyster crackers, if desired.
Makes 4 servings.
Contains 262 calories per serving.