Mom'S Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 medium potatoes, cubed
1 stick celery, diced
1 carrot, chopped
1 medium onion, diced
3 tablespoons chicken base
1 quart half-and-half cream
1 quart milk
1/2 cup butter
6 tablespoons flour
4 (6 1/2 ounce) cans clams, drained

Preparation

Place potatoes, celery, onions and carrot in a pot with enough water to cover and stir in the chicken stock base.
Cook until tender.
In a separate, larger pot, melt butter and whisk in flour.
Add the half and half and whisk.
Add the veggies with all of their liquid and mix.
Add the clams.
Heat through, BUT DO NOT Boil.