Seashells' Garlic Potato-clam Chowder

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped finely
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped very finely
• 4 cups hot water
• 1 (5 ounce) package betty crocker au gratin potatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, if desired (clam juice has some salt in it)
• 1 cup green giant niblets frozen whole kernel corn
• 2 1/2 cups milk (or 1 1/4 cups half and half with 1 1/4 cups chicken broth)
• 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams, undrained

Recipe

• 1 in medium skillet, saute celery, onion and garlic until light brown and tender.
• 2 in 3 quart saucepan, heat water, potatoes and salt to boiling, 5 mins, drain.
• 3 add celery, onion, garlic and remaining ingredients.
• 4 heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
• 5 reduce heat, simmer uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.