2 (6 1/2 oz.) cans minced clams
1 c. onions, chopped fine
2 c. finely diced potatoes
1 c. finely diced celery
3/4 c. butter
3/4 c. flour
1 qt. half & half
1/2 tsp. salt
Few grains pepper
1/2 tsp. sugar

Drain juice from clams and pour over vegetables in medium saucepan. Add enough water to barely cover and simmer covered over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

In the meantime, melt butter and flour and blend and cook a minute or two, add cream and cook and stir until smooth and thick using wire whisk to blend. Add undrained vegetables and clams and heat through. Season with salt and pepper and sugar to taste.

Served with a green salad and crackers, this is a whole meal!