Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: in a dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. remove to paper towels to drain and set aside. saute celery and onion in the drippings until tender. add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. stir in the potatoes, water, clam juice, bouillon, pepper, and thyme. bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. in a small bowl, combine flour and 1 cup half and half until smooth. gradually stir into soup. bring to a boil and cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. stir in clams and remaining half and half and heat through (do not boil). crumble the reserved bacon and sprinkle over each serving.

Target recipe: cook bacon in medium saucepan over medium heat until crisp; drain. reserve 2 tablespoons bacon fat. return bacon fat to saucepan. add potatoes, carrot, onion and celery. cook, stirring frequently, for 6 to 7 minutes or until potatoes are tender. combine evaporated milk and flour in small bowl until blended; add to potato mixture. stir in clams with juice, milk, water, salt, bacon, worcestershire sauce and pepper. reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring frequently, for 15 to 20 minutes or until creamy and slightly thick.