New England Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 stick butter
1 1/2 c. onions, diced
1/2 c. flour
2 c. clams
3 c. clam juice
2 c. half and half
1/2 lb. potatoes, diced

Preparation

Saute onions in butter.
Add flour and cook 2 minutes.
Let cool.
Cook potatoes.
Set aside.
Bring clam juice to boil.
Add hot clam juice to flour mixture.
Stir until smooth.
Bring to boil.
Reduce heat.
Add clams, potatoes and half and half. Simmer 5 to 10 minutes.
You can also add shrimp and scallops to recipe.