All-American Clam Chowder Recipe - A Classic Comfort Food

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp butter or margarine
• 4 tbsp flour
• 3 slices bacon , cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion , finely chopped
• 1 can clams , drained (reserving juice )
• 1 large potato , cubed
• 1 can cream of celery soup
• 1.5 cups milk
• 1 dash pepper
• oyster crackers (optional)