In a 3-quart saucepan, saute onion and celery
in 2 Tablespoons butter until transparent. Add liquid from clams,
clam juice, chicken broth and potatoes. Simmer until potatoes are
tender.
In a separate pan, add 1/4 cup butter. Stir in flour mixture. Mix
until smooth. Do not brown. Gently stir flour mixture into soup. Add
clams, milk and half & half or cream. Stir gently until thickened.
Add seasonings. Stir and enjoy!
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