Maine Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 small potatoes, peeled, diced, and boiled
1/4 lb butter
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
2/3 cup flour
32 ounces clam juice
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup white wine
2 lbs clams
1 teaspoon tarragon
1/2 teaspoon thyme
salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

Melt butter in large pot. Add onions, celery, and scallions. Saute until vegetables are softened. Add the flour and cook 2-4 minutes longer, but do not brown.
Stirring constantly add the clam juice. Simmer for 5-10 minutes. Add half and half and wine. Add clams and potatoes. Add seasonings.
Gently simmer soup but do not allow it to boil for 8-10 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley.