Sally Lewis's Clam Chowder -Lynn

2 cans minced clams (I use only 1/2 this amount)

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup chopped celery

1 quart Half & Half

2-4 cups potatoes

1 1/2 tsp. salt

3/4 cup real butter

3/4 cup flour

1/2 tsp. sugar

Cube potatoes and boil until tender. Drain. Saute onions and celery in butter- I like them still a little bit crunchy. Stir flour into milk. Add all ingredients together and heat until thick, stirring often so it won't burn or stick.