Clam Chowder

"This makes really good corn chowder. Just substitute corn for clams."
-Susan Mecham

Ingredients:
1 can chopped clams
1 C chopped onions
1 C chopped celery
1 C chopped potatoes
3/4 C butter
1/2-3/4 C flour
1 quart half & half
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 T sugar

Directions:
Cook all the vegetables until they are soft and tender, add the clams. Melt butter and blend in the flour and milk to thicken. Pour over the vegetables and heat thoroughly.