Bratton's Clam Chowder

This is a staple for our holiday celebrations.

We make this every Christmas Eve or New Year's Day.

Bratton's Clam Chowder 

2 - 6 oz cans of clams

1 c finely diced celery

2 c finely diced potatoes

3/4 c flour

1 1/2 square margarine

1 qt 1/2 and 1/2 

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 tsp sugar

dash pepper

1 tsp cumin

Drain clams and pour over veggies. Add water to cover & simmer until potatoes are tender. Melt butter and flour and cream like a white sauce. Add veggies with water, clams, sauce, seasoning. Simmer 1 hour over low, low heat. Do not let it scald.