Quick Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. bacon
2 celery stalks
1 medium onion
2 cans minced clams
2 cans chopped clams
1 carrot
5 medium potatoes
3/4 c. milk
4 qt. water
flour
salt and pepper

Preparation

Chop bacon, celery and onion; saute until tender.
Add clams with juice.
Boil 15 minutes.
Add water and bring to a boil.
Add 4 diced potatoes; grate 1 potato and 1 carrot and add to boiling liquid.
Cook until potatoes are done.
Add milk.
Thicken with flour and water mixture.
Salt and pepper to taste.