Bratten'S Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cans minced clams
1 c. diced celery
3/4 c. butter
1 qt. half and half
1 1/2 tsp. pepper
1 c. chopped onion
2 c. chopped potatoes
3/4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sugar

Preparation

Drain juice from clams and pour over vegetables; add enough water to barely cover and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, approximately 20 minutes.
Then melt butter; add flour and blend.
Cook 1 or 2 minutes; add half and half and cook, stirring, until smooth and thick.
Add undrained vegetables and clams; heat through.
Season with salt, pepper and sugar.