In this task, you have to identify the named entities (NER) which are the ingredients required given its directions. Named entities are the names of the items without their quantity.

Melt butter in a large kettle or stock pot over medium heat, add onions and cook until clear; stir in flour and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, for 2 to 4 minutes; set aside to cool., Cook peeled and chopped potatoes until tender; drain and set aside., If using shucked clams, in a separate pot, bring clams and clam juice to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes; OTHERWISE add clam juice and clams to butter, onion and flour mixture., Bring to a simmer while stirring constantly, continue stirring and slowly bring to a boil; reduce heat, add cooked potatoes., Mix in half and half, salt and pepper and chopped or dried dill, heat through but do-not boil, enjoy.
butter, onion, flour, flour, clam juice, boiling potato, cream, salt, dill