Clam Chowder

Name: Clam Chowder
Ingredients: 1/4 c. butter; 2 potatoes, chopped; 1 med. onion; 4 celery stalks, sliced; 1 1/2 c. clam juice; 1 bay leaf; 1/3 c. butter; 1/3 c flour; 1 1/2 c. milk; 2 c. half and half; 1 1/2 c clams, chopped; 2 T. sherry; 1/2 t. salt; 1/4 t. pepper; 1/4 t. celery salt; fresh chives, chopped

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Ingredients

1/4 c. butter
2 potatoes, chopped
1 med. onion
4 celery stalks, sliced
1 1/2 c. clam juice
1 bay leaf
1/3 c. butter
1/3 c flour
1 1/2 c. milk
2 c. half and half
1 1/2 c clams, chopped
2 T. sherry
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
1/4 t. celery salt
fresh chives, chopped

Directions

1

In a large sauce pan, saute potatoes, onions and celery in butter until tender. Add clam juice and bay leaf, and simmer for 30 min. Melt butter and blend in flour, cook for 5 min. Slowly whisk in milk and half and half, sitting until thickened. Add veg. mixture to the cream base, then add seasonings, clams, and sherry. Heat through and serve garnished with chives.