New England Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 stick butter or margarine
flour to thicken
1 onion, thinly sliced
4 c. red potatoes, diced
4 c. celery, thinly sliced
1 qt. half and half or milk
4 cans minced clams with juice
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Melt 1/2 stick of butter and stir in onions.
Fry until onion is translucent.
Add 1/2 stick butter and 1 tablespoon flour.
Mix well.
Add half and half, a little at a time, alternating with water.
Mix in clams with juice.
Bring to boil.
Add potatoes. Add celery.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Add flour to thicken, if desired.
Bring to a boil until vegetables are tender.