Bill'S Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 to 3 stalks celery, diced
6 to 8 potatoes, cubed
1 onion, diced
1 to 2 carrots, shredded
2 qt. boiling water
2 doz. fresh clams with juice or 3 (6 1/2 oz.) cans
1 pt. milk
1 Tbsp. butter
parsley to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Boil vegetables in water about 1/2 hour or until soft.
Add clams and juice.
Cook fresh clams 8 to 10 minutes.
Add milk, butter and spices to taste.