Clam Chowder III

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 cans minced clams , 10 ounce
• 1 quart half-and-half cream
• 0.5 teaspoons white sugar
• 0.75 cups butter , melted
• 0.75 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1

   In a blender, combine onion, garlic and enough water to make a smooth paste. Set aside.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   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.