2 sm. cans minced clams
1 c. chopped onions
1 c. finely diced celery
1 diced carrot
2 or 3 c. diced potatoes

Drain juice from clams; pour into pan with vegetables. Add enough water to just cover vegetables. Cook until tender. Make white sauce and add co cooked vegetables and liquid.

WHITE SAUCE:

3/4 c. butter, melted
3/4 c. flour
1 qt. half & half
1 1/2 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper
1/2 tsp. sugar

Blend in blender all sauce ingredients except butter. Then add melted butter. Pour into above mixture. Next add clams. Soup will thicken. Serve with French bread or crackers. You can't eat just 1 bowl - MMM Good!