Clam Chowder without cream back

4 quarts clams, littleneck about 1-2/3 cups cooked, chopped * 1 each garlic clove chopped 1 cup water 2 ounces salt pork finely chopped 2 cups onions chopped[...]

4 slices bacon , chopped 3 (6 1/2 ounce) cans whole shelled clams 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped onion[...]