New England Clam Chowder For Two

• 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)

1. In 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes; remove to paper towels.
2. In drippings remaining in saucepan over medium heat, cook celery and onions until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute.
3. 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.

bacon, stalks celery, onion, flour, potatoes, clam juice, clams, milk, salt, ground white pepper, crackers

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/245879/new-england-clam-chowder-for-two/ (may not work)