My Mother's Clam Chowder

• diced onion1 cup
• diced potatoes2 cups
• butter↗1⁄2 cup
• milk↗1 pint
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• vinegar↗2 tablespoons
• celery (chopped)↗1 cup
• clams↗2 cans

  (6 ounce)

• flour↗1⁄2 cup
• half-and-half↗1 pint
• sugar↗1⁄2 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine cut vegetables in a large stew pot.

2. 2

   Drain juice off canned clams and pour juice over veggies.

3. 3

   Add enough water to cover vegetables.

4. 4

   Simmer over medium heat until tender.

5. 5

   Melt Butter in a sauce pan.

6. 6

   Add flour and blend until smooth.

7. 7

   When vegetables are tender add the flour mixture and all other ingredients to the vegetables.

8. 8

   Make sure flour mixture is mixed in well (it acts as a thickening agent).

9. 9

   Simmer all ingredients for 30 minutes.

10. 10

    Add salt and white pepper to taste.