Marcia Laun Recipe Collection
Clam Chowder

1 c. each minced celery, onion, leek
2 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 c. diced potatoes
1/2 c. all purpose flour
6 c. Clam nectar
4 c. Half & Half
2 c. Ground clams, including nectar
Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste

In large saucepan, over medium heat, sauté celery, onion, leek, garlic, covered...stirring occasionally 5 minutes.
Add potatoes & cook 3 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
Add flour & cook another 3 minutes.
Add the nectar, salt, pepper, bring to boil, simmer 10 minutes.
Add half & half, simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add ground clams & nectar, simmer a bit more.
....If not thick enough, make a roux with additional melted butter/flour blended into a cup of chowder
to make a smooth sauce. Add gradually to pot of chowder.

Recipe Contributed by Nancy Acocks