Clam Chowder

Name: Clam Chowder
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
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

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Recipe by Pismo

This is the recipe my mom always made. It's very easy to make. I'm really picky with my clam chowder and I don't usually like any other than this!

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READY IN: 35mins

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

DIRECTIONS

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.

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