Saturday

Clam Chowder

2 - 6 ounce cans minced clams
1 cup diced onions
1 cup diced celery
2 cups potatoes (pealed and chopped)
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar
1 T. wine vinegar
Pepper

Drain clams and pour juice over vegetables in saucepan. Add water to barely cover. Simmer over medium heat covered until tender.

Prepare white sauce:
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup flour
1 qt half and half

Add un-drained vegetables and clams to white sauce, sample and add more salt and pepper to taste. Serves 8.

~Janelle Thomas (Nicole' s Mom)

Notes: This soup is best the next day.  
Phyllis and I made this soup for New Year's Eve 2010

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