River City Clam Chowder - Beliefnet

Ingredients

• 8 slices pepper bacon, diced
• 1/2 cup butter (1 cube)
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery (2 large stalks), chopped
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 (6-ounce) cans chopped clams or 2 cups fresh clams, shucked
• 3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 cups milk
• 1/2 cup half and half
• Salt and white pepper