Clam Chowder

Name: Clam Chowder
Ingredients: 1 stick margarine or butter; 1/4 c. celery, chopped; 1/4 c. parsley, chopped; 2 Tbsp. bell pepper, chopped; 1/4 c. fresh onion, chopped; 2 (8 oz.) cans minced clams; 1 c. clam juice, drained from clams; dash of garlic salt; 1/2 c. flour; 3 c. milk; 2 potatoes, boiled and diced; 2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/4 tsp. basil

14 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 stick margarine or butter
1/4 c. celery, chopped
1/4 c. parsley, chopped
2 Tbsp. bell pepper, chopped
1/4 c. fresh onion, chopped
2 (8 oz.) cans minced clams
1 c. clam juice, drained from clams
dash of garlic salt
1/2 c. flour
3 c. milk
2 potatoes, boiled and diced
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. basil

Directions

1

Melt butter. Add celery, parsley, pepper and onion; saute until somewhat soft. Stir in flour and take pan off heat.
2

Beat until smooth. Blend in, with large spoon, clam juice, then clams. Put back on heat and gradually add 3 cups milk.
3

Let this thicken. Keep stirring and add potatoes and seasonings. Do not boil. Cook until potatoes are thoroughly warmed. If too thick, add more milk.