Bobby G'S Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 slices bacon
1 1/2 c. diced onion (about 3 medium onions)
1 1/2 c. diced celery
1/2 c. diced carrots
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
7 c. peeled and diced potatoes (about 12 medium potatoes)
water
1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
2 (10 oz.) cans whole clams
2 (12 oz.) cans evaporated milk

Preparation

Place the bacon in an 8-quart pot with a heavy bottom.
Cook over medium heat until just browned; pour off the grease.
Add the onions, celery, carrots and butter to the bacon; saute until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.