Clam Chowder **1/2*

This isn't really hard but its time consuming.

1 Cup finely chopped Onion
1 Cup finely chopped Celery
2 Cups finely chopped raw potatoes (chop to your liking, they should be able to cook in the same time as the onion and celery.)
2 cans (6 1/2 oz) Chopped clams & Juice - chop the clams small. They don't come small enough
3/4 Cup Butter
3/4 Cup Flour
1 qt. Half & Half (any kind from whole milk to skim will work)
1 1/2 tsp. Salt - Dash of pepper (to taste)
2 TBSP. Red Wine Vinegar

Combine clams (including juice) and veggies add water to cover veggies and simmer over medium heat until barely tender.
In a 6 qt. kettle melt butter, add flour, stirring constantly over medium heat. Add cream or milk slowly.
Cook until thick and smooth.
Add undrained veggies, clams and vinegar.
Salt and Pepper to taste.

Makes 10 large bowls.