Family Favorite Clam Chowder

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 c. potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 c. onion, diced
• 1 c. celery, diced
• 6-1/2 oz. can minced clams, drained and juice reserved
• 8-oz. bottle clam juice
• 3/4 c. butter
• 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 qt. half-and-half
• 1/2 t. sugar
• 1-1/2 t. salt
• 1/8 t. pepper

Details

Servings 10
Adapted from www2.gooseberrypatch.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place vegetables in a large saucepan; add reserved clam juice and bottled clam juice. Add just enough water to cover vegetables; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. In a separate saucepan over medium heat, melt butter; whisk in flour and cook for one minute. Add half-and-half, sugar, salt and pepper, whisking until smooth. Cook on low for 3 to 4 minutes; stir into vegetable mixture. Heat through, 5 to 10 minutes.

Makes 8 servings