Sunday, June 29, 2014

Grandma Sue's Clam Chowder

1 c. finely chopped onion
1 c. diced celery
2 c. finely diced potatos
2 cans minced clams
3/4 c. butter
3/4 c. flour
1 quart half and half
1 1/2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
2 Tbs. red wine vinegar

Drain juice form clams and pour juice over chopped vegtables in a large sauce pan. Add enough water to barely cover vegetables. Simmer with lid in pot on medium heat until tender. 

In another pan:
Melt butter and add flour. Slowly add cream stirring constantly. Add drained clams and vinegar into butter flour sauce. Mix together with vegetables and water(undrained). Season to taste with salt and pepper. Heat through. Serve with warm crusty bread!

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