Ingredients for - Clam Chowder III

1. Chopped onion 1 cup
2. Garlic 3 cloves
3. Peeled and diced potatoes 4 cups
4. Diced celery 1 cup
5. Salt 1 teaspoon
6. Ground black pepper ½ teaspoon
7. Minced clams, drained with juice reserved 2 (10 ounce) cans
8. Half-and-half cream 1 quart
9. White sugar ½ teaspoon
10. Butter, melted ¾ cup
11. All-purpose flour ¾ cup

How to cook deliciously - Clam Chowder III

1 . Stage

In a blender, combine onion, garlic and enough water to make a smooth paste. Set aside.

2 . Stage

In a large pot, combine potatoes, celery, salt, pepper, onion mixture and juice from clams. Augment with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are soft, 20 minutes.

3 . Stage

Stir in half-and-half and sugar. Combine melted butter and flour, then whisk into soup. Cook and stir until thickened. Stir in clams and adjust seasonings.