Clam Chowder Soup

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 small onions, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup butter
• 4 (6 ounce) cans minced clams (drained, save for broth)
• 4 (10 3/4 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup milk (whole for creamy texture)
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 melt 2 tbsp butter in a large saucepan; saute onions and celery until softened. add clam juice, chicken broth and potatoes. cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
• 2 in a separate saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter, add flour and cook for 1 minute. add milk and half & half; mixing thoroughly.
• 3 add the flour mixture to the broth mixture; add clams, seasonings and heat through. (do not allow to boil).