Bratten's Clam Chowder

By Afton

Ingredients

• 1 c onion, finely chopped
• 1 c celery, finely diced
• 2 c potatoes, finely diced
• 2-6 1/2 oz cans minced clams & juice
• 3/4 c butter
• 3/4 c flour
• 1 qt half & half
• 1 1/2 t salt
• pepper
• 2 T wine vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

Pour clam juice over vegetables in small sauce pan. Add enough water to barely cover & simmer, covered until barely tender. Melt butter, add flour & blend. Cook, stirring constantly, add cream & stir with whisk & whip until smooth & thick. Add undrained vegetables, clams & vinegar. Heat & season to taste.