New England Clam Chowder For Two - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 strips bacon strips, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced potatoes, drained
1 (10.5 ounce) can clam juice
1 (6.5 ounce) can chopped clams
1 cup whole milk
Salt to taste
Ground white pepper to taste
Oyster crackers (optional)

Preparation

In 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes; remove to paper towels.
In drippings remaining in saucepan over medium heat, cook celery and onions until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute.
Add potatoes, clam juice, clams with their liquid and milk. Over high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with bacon. Serve with oyster crackers if desired.