Mo's clam chowder

1 cup chopped onion
2 cups diced potatoes
1 cup chopped celery
2 cans chopped clams
1 bottle clam juice
1/4 lb fried bacon
Drain clams, pour juice along with the bottle of juice over the vegetables in a pan. Add just enough water to cover. Simmer until vegetables are done.
Make white sauce.
3/4 cup butter
2/3 cup flour
1-1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 quart half and half
Add sauce to undrained vegetables. Add clams and bacon. Season and heat to taste. If too thick, add milk.