Clam Chowder

1 c. onion, diced
1c. celery, diced
2 c. red potatoes, diced
1 c. frozen corn, opt.
2 cans minced clams with juice
1/4 c. butter
3/4 c. flour
1/2 pt. whipping cream
3 c. milk
1/2 teas. salt
1/8 teas. white pepper
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. parsley
Combine: onion, celery, potatoes, salt and pepper and clams with juice in pan. Add just enough water to barely cover vegetables. Simmer, covered until tender. In the meantime, melt butter in soup pot, and flour and stir for 1 minute. Add cream and milk stir until begins to thicken, add undrained vegetables, corn and vinegar. Heat thoroughly, add more milk if needed.
*** fun optional spices - 1/2 teas. oregano, 1/4 teas. thyme, 1/4 teas. curry powder - YUM!