Clam Chowder Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 (10 ounce) cans minced clams, drained with juice reserved
• 1 quart half-and-half cream
• 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a blender, combine onion, garlic and enough water to make a smooth paste. set aside.
• 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.
• 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.