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Ingredients
7 ounces clams, canned with liquid, * see note3 slices Bacon
1/2 cup Onion, minced
1 cup Potatoes, cubed
1 can Cream of celery soup
1 1/2 cups Milk
1 dash Black pepper
* Save the clam liquor.
Directions
Cook bacon in frying pan until crisp. Remove, drain and break into 1 pieces. Brown onion in bacon fat. Add clam liquor and potatoes. Cover. Cook over low heat until potatoes are done (about 15 minutes). Blend in bacon pieces minced clams and other ingredients. Heat but don't boil. Bacon may be used for garnish. Serves 4.
