Recipe Wednesday - Clam Chowder

 My husband always celebrates ST. Patrick's Day by fixing Clam Chowder & Ruben Sandwiches. It is absolutely amazing.  This Clow Chowder is in my favorite recipe group.

Clam Chowder 

2 Cans Clams 

(we used the chopped and the bigger cans - I like the clams they just need to be chopped *lol*) 

1 Cup Chopped Onion

1 Cup Chopped Celery

2 Cups Chopped Potatoes

3/4 Cup Butter 

3/4 Cup Flour

1 Quart Half & Half

1 1/2 tsp. Salt

Pepper to taste

1/2 tsp. Sugar (Don't leave this out - It really makes a difference) 

Bacon cooked crisp & cut into pieces for garnish 

Combine onion, celery & potatoes in saucepan. Drain Clams & the pour juice over the vegetables.  Add just enough water to cover the vegetables.  Cook until just tender. In another pan melt the butter add flour & brown. Slowly add half & half - stir until it gets thick. Add in vegetables with liquid, add salt, pepper and sugar.  Continue to stir & cook until you think it's ready to eat!! 

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