Mom'S Clam Chowder
["2 (6 1/2 oz.) cans clams", "1/2 c. onion, chopped fine", "1 c. celery, chopped fine", "2 c. potatoes, chopped small", "3/4 c. butter", "3/4 c. flour", "1 qt. half and half", "1/2 tsp. salt and pepper", "1/2 tsp. sugar"]
["Drain clams and pour over vegetables.", "Add water to cover. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes.", "In separate pan, melt butter and add flour.", "Blend and cook 1 minute.", "Add cream.", "Stir with whip utensil until smooth and thickened.", "Add to vegetables and clams; mix well.", "Season with salt, pepper and sugar.", "Serves a lot (10)."]
["clams", "onion", "celery", "potatoes", "butter", "flour", "salt", "sugar"]