Clam Chowder

Clam Chowder                                            

2 c. chopped potatoes                                              3/4 c. flour

1 c. chopped carrots                                                1 qt. Half & Half

1 c. chopped celery                                                 2 cans clams

1 c. chopped onion                                                  1 tsp. sugar

3/4 c. margarine or butter                                        white pepper

5 slices bacon, cooked, then crumbled.

Drain clam juice and pour over veggies in large pot.  Barely cover veggies with water and simmer until veggies are cooked, about 20 minutes.  Remove veggies and water from pot, saving both.  Melt margarine.  Add flour, then slowly add half and half.  Stir until thickened.  Add veggies, clams, and bacon.  Simmer until thickened