Clam Chowder with broth

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[...]

2 small onions , chopped 1 cup celery , chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup butter 4 (6 ounce) cans minced clams (drained, save for broth) 4 (10 3/4 ounce)[...]