Clam Chowder

Name: Clam Chowder
Ingredients: 3 (6 1/2 oz.) cans minced clams; 1/4 c. dried chopped onions; 1 c. finely diced celery; 2 c. frozen diced potatoes; 3/4 c. butter; 1/2 c. flour; 1 qt. half and half; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/2 tsp. sugar

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3 (6 1/2 oz.) cans minced clams
1/4 c. dried chopped onions
1 c. finely diced celery
2 c. frozen diced potatoes
3/4 c. butter
1/2 c. flour
1 qt. half and half
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. sugar

Directions

1

Drain juice from clams and pour over vegetables.
2

Add enough water to cover barely and simmer covered over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
3

Meantime, melt butter; add flour and blend.
4

Cook a minute or two, then add cream.
5

Cook and stir until smooth and thick.
6

Add clams, veggies and liquid. Season with salt, pepper and sugar and heat thoroughly.