New England Clam Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 med onion
• 2 med potatoes, diced
• butter
• 2 6 1/4oz cans minced clams
• 3 c water
• 1 c milk
• 1/2 c light cream
• 2 Tbsp flour
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Sautee onions in butter until golden brown.
2. Drain clam juice into pan, add water and potatoes. Salt and pepper. Cook until potatoes are tender. Add clams.
3. Melt butter in sauce pan, add flour and heat until bubbly.
4. Add milk slowly, stirring constantly. Add cream. Heat until just warm, and add to potatoes and clams.
5. Heat gently -- do not boil.