Bratten's Clam Chowder

Ingredientes

1 cup onions, finely chopped (optional)

3-4 cups finely diced potatoes

3/4 cup butter (or margarine)

3/4 cup flour

1 1/2 teaspoon salt pepper lightly

1 cup finely diced celery

2 cans clams and juice

1 quart half n' half cream (not milk - 1 pint cream and 1 pint milk may be substit.)

1 tablespoon sugar

Instrucciones

Drain Juice from clams and pour over vegetables in saucepan, add enough water to barely cover and simmer, covered, over medium heat until barely tender.

Meanwhile - melt butter add flour and blend; cook stirring constantly. Add cream and cook stirring with wire whip until smooth and thick (this is important). Add undrained vegetables and clams and heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Makes 8 servings.

Do not let it stand half warm on the stove. Serve what you need hot and chill the rest immediately and refrigerate. Reheat only the amount you need each time.