Mom'S Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (6 1/2 oz.) cans clams
1/2 c. onion, chopped fine
1 c. celery, chopped fine
2 c. potatoes, chopped small
3/4 c. butter
3/4 c. flour
1 qt. half and half
1/2 tsp. salt and pepper
1/2 tsp. sugar

Preparation

Drain clams and pour over vegetables.
Add water to cover. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
In separate pan, melt butter and add flour.
Blend and cook 1 minute.
Add cream.
Stir with whip utensil until smooth and thickened.
Add to vegetables and clams; mix well.
Season with salt, pepper and sugar.
Serves a lot (10).