Bratten's Clam Chowder

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   In large 4 quart pan brown bacon, onion and celery unitl onion and celery are transparent.

2. 2

   Add clam juice from both cans clams and diced potatoes to bacon mixture.

3. 3

   Pour enough water to cover potatoes and boil until potatoes are tender.

4. 4

   In a separate large sauce pan melt 2 cubes butter on low heat.

5. 5

   When butter is melted, slowly add 3/4 cup flour stirring constantly.

6. 6

   Add 1 qt half and half STIR WITH WIRE WISK until thick and smooth (very important).

7. 7

   Pour over undrained vegetable mixture add vinegar and heat through.

8. 8

   Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder to taste.