New England Clam Chowder(Howard Johnson'S) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. onion, chopped fine
1/2 lb. flour
1 oz. sugar
3 1/2 lb. diced, raw potatoes
1/2 lb. butter
1 gal. heated milk (not boiled)
2 lb. clams, chopped fine
chicken base

Preparation

Cook clams and onions in chicken base.
Melt butter; stir in flour.
Don't brown; cook approximately 10 minutes.
Combine flour and butter with clams and onions.
Add milk and potatoes. Simmer gently until potatoes are soft.