Clam Chowder

2 cans Clams
1 cup onion chopped fine
1 cup celery  chopped fine
2 cups potatoes finely cubed


Drain clams add juice to vegetables, and enough water to cover the vegetables.
simmer covered until tender add clams and white sauce.

White Sauce

3/4 cup Butter

3/4 cup Flour

1 quart Half and Half

1 1/2 teaspoons Salt

Dash of Pepper

1/2 teaspoon Sugar 

Melt butter in large sauce pan add flour and mix together.

 Add half and half a little at a time stirring constantly, until rich and creamy with no lumps.

Add salt, pepper and sugar stir until blended.  Remove from heat. Add clams, stir in white sauce a little at a time while on medium heat. Great served with oyster crackers.