New England Clam Chowder

Ingredients

Based on 6 servings per recipe.

• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup margarine
• 1 (6-1/2) ounce can chopped clams
• 2 cups raw potatoes, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
• 3 cups milk
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• paprika for garnish

Preparation

1. Soak cubed potatoes in 4 cups cold water for 2 hours.
2. Drain and add to soup as indicated.
3. In a 2-quart saucepan, saute onion and celery in margarine until tender.
4. Add chopped clams with juice, diced potatoes and 2-3/4 cups milk.
5. Simmer 5-10 minutes.
6. Mix 1/4 cup milk with flour; stir into hot chowder mixture.
7. Add pepper and simmer for 15-20 minutes more to blend flavors.
8. Stir frequently.
9. Sprinkle paprika over each serving.

** If you are not needing to limit your potassium you can skip soaking the potatoes.