boston chowder

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 3 cups water
• 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon savory
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme, dried
• 2 cups milk, whole
• 1 pound fish filets cut in bite-size pieces
• 3/4 cup baby clams, canned and drained