Clam Chowder

Name: Clam Chowder
Ingredients: 1 c. finely chopped onion; 1 c. finely chopped celery; 2 c. potatoes, finely diced; 2 (8 oz.) cans minced clams and juice; 3/4 c. butter or margarine; 3/4 c. flour; 1 qt. half and half (can use 1/2 milk); 1 1/2 tsp. salt; dash of pepper; 1/2 tsp. sugar

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 c. finely chopped onion
1 c. finely chopped celery
2 c. potatoes, finely diced
2 (8 oz.) cans minced clams and juice
3/4 c. butter or margarine
3/4 c. flour
1 qt. half and half (can use 1/2 milk)
1 1/2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
1/2 tsp. sugar

Directions

1

Drain juice from clams and pour over vegetables in a saucepan. Add enough water to barely cover and simmer, covered, over medium heat until barely tender.
2

In meantime, melt butter, add flour and blend.
3

Cook, stirring constantly.
4

Add cream and stir with wire whip until smooth and thick (important).
5

Add undrained vegetables and clams; heat through.
6

Season with salt, pepper and sugar to taste.