Clam Chowder

submitted by Melissa Hunt

6-8 potatoes, diced
3-4 stalks of celery, diced
2-3 carrots, grated
1 medium onion, diced
2 cans minced or chopped clams in clam juice, don't drain

Cover the above with water and boil until vegetables are tender. Use a potato masher to break up vegetables. In another pan, melt 3/4 cup butter, 3/4 cup flour and slowly stir in a quart of half & half. Continually stir until mixture is warm. Add to the other pan. Add 1 Tbs. sugar and salt and pepper to taste. When chowder is warm, serve. This is wonderful in bread bowls with cheese and crackers.