Clam Chowder

3 cans minced clams
1 cup celery, finely diced
2 cups red potatoes, finely diced
1 can chicken broth
1/2 cup butter (1 cube)
1/2 cup flour
Whole milk or half-and-half
1-1/2 tsp. salt...or to taste

Drain clam juice into a pan.  Add diced potatoes and celery.  Add enough broth to cover veggies.  Simmer until tender.  In another pan, melt butter.  Add flour to make a roux.  Add milk or half-and-half, whisking until soup consistency.  Combine veggies (and broth) to creamy mixture.  Add drained clams.  Add milk or cream and salt to desired consistency and taste.