Pacific Clam And Corn Chowder

Ingredients

8 clams
1 c clam nectar
3 slices bacon
1 c onion
2 c potatoes
1 1/2 c kernel corn
3 c milk
2 tb flour
1 tb butter
1 t celery salt
1 t salt
1 d of pepper
1/2 c coarse cracker crumbs

Instructions

Drain clams; reserve liquid. Add water to clam liquid to make 1 cup. Fry bacon until crisp; add onion and cook until tender. Add potatoes and nectar-water. Cover and simmer gently until potatoes are tender; add corn and milk. Blend flour and butter and stir into chowder. Cook slowly until mixture thickens slightly, stirring constantly. Add seasonings and clams; simmer five minutes. Serve hot and and top with cracker crumbs.