Dice celery,onions, bell peppers and bacon.
Wash clam meat, and blanch in water with ginger slices. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
Heat some oil saute diced onions, celery and bacon, then add on bell peppers and clams. Remove from heat and reserve for later use.
Melt some butter in a saucepan, cook flour in butter, then add in stock slowly, stirring all the time. Then add in milk and sauteed ingredients and bring to the boil. Season with some salt and serve.