Alaskan Clam and Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 2 (7 oz.) cans minced clams
• 3 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 2 c. diced raw potatoes
• 1 1/2 c. whole kernel corn, drained
• 3 c. milk
• 1 bottle clam juice (optional)
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 1 tsp. celery salt
• 1 tsp. salt
• Dash pepper
• 1/2 c. coarse cracker crumbs

Directions
Drain clams and combine clam juice with enough water to make 1 cup (add bottle of clam juice). Pan fry bacon until crisp. Add onion and saute until tender, but not brown. Drain grease. Add potatoes and combined clam juice and water. Cover and simmer gently until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Add corn and milk .