Clam Chowder Iii

Name: Clam Chowder Iii
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onion; 3 cloves garlic; 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes; 1 cup diced celery; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 (10 ounce) cans minced clams, drained with juice reserved; 1 quart half-and-half cream; 1/2 teaspoon white sugar; 3/4 cup butter, melted; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic
4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
1 cup diced celery
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (10 ounce) cans minced clams, drained with juice reserved
1 quart half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup all-purpose flour

Directions

1

In a blender, combine onion, garlic and enough water to make a smooth paste. Set aside.
2

In a large pot, combine potatoes, celery, salt, pepper, onion mixture and juice from clams. Augment with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are soft, 20 minutes.
3

Stir in half-and-half and sugar. Combine melted butter and flour, then whisk into soup. Cook and stir until thickened. Stir in clams and adjust seasonings.