Upton'S Best Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. chopped onions
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped bacon
1/4 c. chopped green peppers (optional)
4 c. chicken broth
1 c. clam juice, drained from canned clams
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white ground pepper
2 c. diced potatoes
1 c. canned or frozen corn kernels
1 to 2 c. rinsed, diced clams
3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
1 qt. half and half

Preparation

Brown first four ingredients.
Add chicken broth, clam juice, salt and pepper.
Add potatoes, corn and clams.
Cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
In a separate pan melt and blend in butter and flour.
Slowly add half and half. Whip smooth and add to soup, cook 10 minutes.
Delicious with your favorite corn bread and honey.