Clam Chowder For 60

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Title: CLAM CHOWDER FOR 60
Categories: Soups
Yield: 60 servings

30 cn Minced clams (6-1/2 oz each)
8 c Diced onions
1 1/2 lb Butter or margarine
2 c All-purpose flour
3 qt Milk
3 bn Celery, sliced
3 c Minced fresh parsley
12 lb Potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 lb Sharp cheddar cheese,
-shredded
Salt & pepper to taste

Drain and rinse clams, reserving juice; set aside. In a large kettle,
saute onions in butter until tender. Add flour; stir to form a smooth
paste. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly until slightly
thickened (do not boil). Add celery, parsley and potatoes and cook until
tender, about 45 minutes. Add the clams and cheese; cook until cheese is
melted and soup is heated through. Add reserved clam juice and salt and
pepper.

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