Cathie's Clam Chowder

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon , diced
• 2 stalks celery , diced
• 1 onion , diced
• 0.25 cups butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 , 8 ounce
• 1 quart half-and-half cream
• 4 cups minced clams
• ground white pepper , to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, celery, and onion until onion is translucent. Remove from heat and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour to form a roux, cooking until bubbly. Whisk in 1 jar of clam juice, until smooth. Stir in onion mixture. Pour in half-and-half, stirring constantly. Stir in clams, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Season with pepper and serve.