Clam Chowder

Ingredients for 1st half:

2 c diced potatoes

2 c diced celery

1 c chopped onion

1 tsp sugar

3-4 cans minced clams

(drain clam juice and save)

In large pot add potatoes, celery, onions, sugar and clam juice. Add enough water to just cover veggies. Cook until tender- about 15 mins

Ingredients for 2nd half:

¾ c flour

1 quart half and half or milk

3 tbsp red cooking wine

1 ½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 c butter

In medium pot- melt butter, add red wine, slowly stir in flour, add half and half or milk. Stir with a wisk or a spoon so it doesn’t get lumpy. Cook until really really thick like paste then add liquid from potatoes etc. Then add veggies and clams. Simmer for 20 mins on low.