Brattens Famous Clam Chowder

Brattens Famous Clam Chowder

Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup celery, finely diced
• 2 cups very finely diced potatoes (peeled)
• 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams, and juice
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3/4 cup butter (not margarine)
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1 quart half-and-half (cream)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• pepper

Directions

• 1 Put the prepared vegetables in a saucepan.
• 2 Drain juice from clams and pour over the vegetables.
• 3 Add enough water to BARELY cover.
• 4 Simmer, covered over medium heat till barely tender.
• 5 (DO NOT overcook!).
• 6 In the meantime, melt butter in another medium saucepan.
• 7 Add flour.
• 8 Blend and cook, stirring constantly; add the cream.
• 9 Cook and stir with wire whip, until smooth and thick.
• 10 It is important that you stir constantly while cooking.
• 11 Add undrained vegetables, clams and vinegar.
• 12 Heat through, but do not boil again.