New England Clam Chowder

I was

finally feeling

a bit better

today...

after being

sick for

3 days.

So I rounded up

the strength

to make some

delicious lunch.

New England Clam Chowder

2 tbsp butter

1 med onion, chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

3 tbsp flour

2 cups chicken stock

2 (10 oz) cans chopped clams in juice

1 cup heavy cream

2 bay leaves

1 lb potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

salt and freshly ground pepper

1. Heat butter in a large stock pot over med-high heat. Add onion and celery. Cook until softened.

2. Stir in the flour and mix until well distributed.

3. Add the chicken stock, juice from the clams, cream, bay leaves, and potatoes. Bring to a simmer, stirring often, then turn heat to med-low. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring often.

4. Add the clams and season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes then serve.