8 oz Minced clams
1 c Clam nectar and water
3 sl Bacon, chopped
1 c Chopped onion
2 c Diced raw potatoes
1 1/2 c Drained whole kernel corn
3 c Milk
2 tb Flour
1 tb Butter
1 t Celery salt
1 t Salt
1 d Of white pepper
1/2 c Coarse cracker crumbs
-(optional)
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.