Brattons Clam Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 cup onion
• 1 cup celery
• 2 cups potatoes

• 2 (16 ounce) cans clams
• 3/4 cup butter
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1 quart half-and-half cream
• 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons vinegar

Directions

1. 1

   Drain juice from Clams over veggies in small pan.

2. 2

   Add enough water to cover and simmer until tender.

3. 3

   Meantime, melt butter, add flour & blend, cook stirring constantly.

4. 4

   Add cream slowly & stir with wire whisk until smooth and thick.

5. 5

   Add undrained veggies, clams & vinegar & heat through.

6. 6

   Season with salt and pepper to taste.