Homemade Clam Chowder

Directions

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   Mix
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   the water, the onions, the celery, the carrots and the potatoes;
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   boil
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   for 1/2 hour or until the vegetables are done. Add the clams, including the juice.
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   Heat the milk to a boil and add
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   to
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   the clam mixture.
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   Heat the cooking oil and mix with the flour.
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   Add gradually to the clam mixture and let boil slowly over a
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    low
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    fire, stirring and mixing well.
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    Heat to a boiling point and
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    reduce
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    the heat.
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    Let simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until
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    the soup
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    is
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    slightly thick, stirring constantly.
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    Put out fire
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    and serve.
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    Serves
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    10 to 15.
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    Winter days delight of a nourishment.