Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. onion, cut up
1 c. celery
2 c. potatoes, cubed
2 cans clams
few grains pepper
3/4 c. butter
3/4 c. flour
1 qt. half and half
1 1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Drain juice from clams.
Pour over vegetables in saucepan. Put enough water to cover vegetables.
Simmer on medium heat until vegetables are tender.
Melt butter in large pan.
Add flour and half and half.
Stir with wire whip.
Keep mixing, about 15 minutes, until thick, then add vegetables to it.