Bratten's Clam Chowder

Ingredients

3/4 lb or 3 (6-oz) cans minced clams

1 cup onion, finely chopped

1 cup celery, finely diced

2 cups potatoes, diced

3/4 cup butter

3/4 cup flour

1 quart half & half

1 1/2 tsp salt

Dash of pepper

1/2 tsp sugar

Directions

Pour juice of clams over vegetables in a medium saucepan. Add barely enough water to cover and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.

Melt butter in a separate pot, add flour, and cook a few minutes until smooth. Add half & half, salt, pepper, and sugar, stirring until the cream is thick and smooth. Add cream mixture to the vegetables, then add clams and stir to combine. Heat through and season to taste.

Notes

Best made with high-quality canned clams.