Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

13 oz. minced clams
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. diced celery
2 c. diced potatoes
3/4 c. butter
2/3 c. flour
1 qt. half and half
1 1/2 tsp. salt
few grains pepper
1/2 tsp. sugar

Preparation

Drain juice from clams, pour over vegetables in saucepan and add enough water to barely cover.
Simmer over medium heat until potatoes are tender (about 20 minutes).