Mom'S Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup celery, diced
2 -3 cups potatoes, diced
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup flour
1 quart half-and-half
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Preparation

Dice celery, onion, and potatoes (I use a food processor for the onion and celery, but if you want larger pieces that is fine too).
Place in saucepan.
Drain juice from clams and pour over the vegetables.
Add enough water to cover the vegetables.
Cook on medium heat until potatoes are tender (about 20 minutes).
In another medium to large pot melt butter.
Add flour and half & half.
Cook mixture stirring constantly until thick and smooth.
Add the vegetables with the juice and clams to the cream sauce.
Add salt, pepper (to taste), and sugar.
Cook a few minutes longer until heated through and serve.