Clam Chowder

This is a favorite of mine - it came from my Grandma Cook, who used to make it for me whenever we went to her house, especially on my birthday. It's great with sourdough bread.

Clam Chowder

Ingredients:

2 cans minced clams
1 cup diced onions
1 cup celery, diced
2 cups diced potatoes, uncooked
¾ cup butter, melted
¾ cup flour
1 ½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. sugar
Dash of pepper
1 pt. half and half
1 pt. milk

Directions:

1. Put vegetables in a medium saucepan and add enough clam juice and water to cover. Simmer until tender.
2. Combine butter, flour, salt, sugar, and pepper in a large saucepan to make the white sauce. Once combined, gradually add half and half and milk, whisking constantly. Continue whisking until all lumps are gone.
3. Add vegetables and liquid to hot white sauce. Let barely come to a boil.
4. Add clams and DO NOT LET BOIL or clams will become rubbery. Season to taste.