New England Clam Chowder

unsalted butter

stalk celery, diced

large carrot, ends removed and diced

yellow onion, diced

all-purpose flour

2% milk

small potatoes, peeled and cut into small bite-sized cubes

Clam meat, removed from 1 pound cooked clams (in the shell), rough chopped, reserve juices

salt

pepper

strips thick cut bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled