Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, minced
1 (6 1/2 to 7 1/2 oz.) can minced clams, drained (reserve juice)
1 large potato, cubed
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of celery soup
1 1/2 c. milk
dash of pepper
oyster crackers (optional)

Preparation

Cook bacon in medium skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain.
Discard all but 2 tablespoons bacon drippings.
Saute onion in drippings for 4 to 5 minutes. Add clam juice and potatoes.
Cover; cook over low heat until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
Reserve a few pieces of bacon for garnish.
Add remaining bacon, minced clams, cream of celery soup, milk and pepper; cook over low heat until heated through.
Garnish with reserved bacon.
Serve with crackers, if desired.
Makes 4 servings.