It is well to provide toasted or crisped crackers with this soup.

Clam Soup.

1 pint of clams.

1 pint of milk.

1/2 pint of water.

2 tablespoonfuls cracker crumbs.

1 heaping tablespoonful of flour.

1 heaping tablespoonful of butter.

1 teaspoonful of salt.

1/4 teaspoonful of pepper.