Candy's Clam Chowder

This is my mom’s Clam Chowder Recipe and it is my favorite and quick!!

2 (6 oz.) cans chopped clams

1 C. finely chopped onion

1 C. finely chopped celery

2 C. diced potatoes

1-1/2 tsp salt

1-1/2 Tbsp sugar

Couple shakes of pepper

2 C. half and half

¾ C. flour

¼ to ½ cube of butter

Drain clam reserving the clam juice. Add vegetables to large pot. Add clam juice to vegetables then add just enough water to cover vegetables. Cook until vegetables are tender. Add butter to vegetables. Lower heat. Mix half and half with sugar in blender, then add flour and blend well. Pour the blended mixture over cooked vegetables (do not drain water), add clams and cook until thick.

Instead of using water you can use all clam juice. It is next to the clams in the grocery store….and I always use more clams.