Clam Chowder

Ingredients

• 2 (6 1/2 oz.) cans minced clams
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 cup finely diced celery
• 2 cups potatoes finely diced
• 3/4 cup butter
• 3/4 cup flour
• 4 cups half and half warmed
• 1 tsp Dried thyme
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 dash Pepper
• 1/2 tsp Sugar