Clam Chowder

Directions

1. Saute bacon until golden but not brown.
2. Add onions and celery tops to bacon and cook until onion and celery are wilted.
3. Add next 5 ingredients, simmer until potatoes are tender, about 1/2 hour.
4. The base is now completed.
5. Melt butter and blend in flour.
6. Remove from heat and slowly stir in milk.
7. Return to heat and cook until slightly thickened.
8. Add clam chowder base and heat through but do not boil, add a little butter and paprika to taste.
9. Serves 8.