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Clam Chowder

Clam Chowder

Ingredients
  • 1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams
  • 1 cup potatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon white or black pepper
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon sugar
Directions
  • 1. Drain clams and reserve liquid.
  • 2. Combine potatoes, onion and celery in a saucepan. Add clam liquid and enough water to cover vegetables.
  • 3. Cover pan and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • 4. In another saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper.
  • 5. Add milk slowly while stirring and cook on low heat until thickened, stirring CONSTANTLY. Cream soups scorch easily.
  • 6. Mix vegetables and white sauce together.
  • 7. Stir in clams and sugar. Heat through.
Servings
  • Serves 4