Mom's Clam Chowder

2.5 lbs of white potatoes - peeled and cut into small cubes

1 White onion chopped

2 - 3 cans of chopped clams

1 can of evaporated canned milk

Milk

1 cup of butter

1 cup of flour

Sea Salt

Pepper

Hot Sauce

Cheddar Cheese

Fresh Garlic - Minced

Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and fill with water just to cover the potatoes and onion. Add in the juice from the clams and the diced fresh garlic. Boil until tender. In a small pot melt the butter and whisk with 1 cup of flour and equal parts canned milk and regular milk. Stir constantly over medium heat until thick. Once thick pour into the pot of cooked potatoes and stir until mixed in thoroughly. Add in the clams, sea salt and pepper to taste. Heat thoroughly and serve with the option of hot sauce and grated cheddar cheese.