Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup celery, diced
2 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

Put vegetables in saucepan and add water to cover. Drain clam juice into saucepan.
Cook 20 minutes or until potatoes are done.
In a large pot melt butter. Add flour,half and half, salt, sugar, and pepper to taste. Cook on medium to medium high heat until thickened and smooth, stirring constantly.
Add juice/water mixture and vegetables. Remove from heat and add clams. Serve.