new england clam chowder

Ingredients For new england clam chowder

• 2 stick

  butter, divided
• 1 lg

  onion,chopped
• 2 c

  carrots, chopped
• 2 c

  celery,chopped
• 4 c

  potatoes,chopped
• 1 tsp

  thyme, dried
• salt to taste
• black pepper to taste
• 1 qt

  clam juice
• 1/2 c

  flour
• 2 c

  half and half
• 10 can

  chopped and minced clams 6.5oz can size,drain clams save 1 qt. of this juice