Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, sliced
2 Tbsp. parsley
3 pieces bacon
2 (8 oz.) bottles clam juice
4 medium potatoes, cubed
3 cans clams
1 qt. half and half
3 Tbsp. flour
2 Tbsp. cornstarch

Preparation

Saute onion, parsley, celery and bacon in margarine.
Add clam broth, then potatoes.
Simmer until potatoes are tender.
Add clams.
Cook slightly, then add all but 1 cup half and half to soup.
Add 3 tablespoons flour and 2 tablespoons cornstarch to remaining cup of half and half.
Shake in jar, then add to soup. Simmer to thicken.