New England Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. butter
2 potatoes, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, sliced
1 1/2 c. clam juice
1 bay leaf
1/3 c. butter
1/3 c. flour
1 1/2 c. milk
2 c. half and half
1 1/2 c. clams, chopped
2 Tbsp. sherry
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. celery salt
fresh chives, chopped

Preparation

In a large saucepan, saute potatoes, onion and celery in butter until just tender.
Add clam juice and bay leaf.
Simmer for 30 minutes.