New England Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 slices bacon, browned and crumbled
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (14 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup potato, finely chopped
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can clams, chopped
2 tablespoons butter

Preparation

Cook potatoes until tender.
Melt butter in a medium size saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, for 7-8 minute or until tender.
Add finely chopped potatoes to onion and celery.
Combine evaporated milk and flour in small bowl until blended; add to vegetable mixture.
Stir in half & half, clams with juice, water, salt, pepper and crumbled bacon.
Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring frequently, for 15-20 minute or until creamy and lightly thickened.