Seafood Chowder

Course :	Chowders
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

1/3	cup	onion -- (i use less)
1/3	cup	celery
1/4	cup	vegetable oil
16	ounces	creamed corn
10 3/4	ounces	cream of potato soup
1/4	cup	white wine -- (optional)
2 1/2	cups	milk
2	teaspoons	seasoned salt -- optional
1/8	teaspoon	pepper
1	small	bay leaf
6 1/2	ounces	minced clams-drained
4	ounces	small shrimp

Preparation:

In a 2 quart kettle, saute onion and celery in oil until crisp-tender. Add corn, potato soup, wine, and milk. Mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients and heat to simmer, stirring frequently. DO NOT BOIL! Continue heating till desired temp. Serve with bacon bits as a garnish (optional). Makes 6 (1 cup) servings.