Clam Chowder

Ingredients

• 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams

• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 2 cups potatoes, diced
• 3/4 cup butter
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1 quart half-and-half
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Put vegetables in saucepan and add water to cover. Drain clam juice into saucepan.

2. 2

   Cook 20 minutes or until potatoes are done.

3. 3

   In a large pot melt butter. Add flour,half and half, salt, sugar, and pepper to taste. Cook on medium to medium high heat until thickened and smooth, stirring constantly.

4. 4

   Add juice/water mixture and vegetables. Remove from heat and add clams. Serve.