Confetti Clam Soup - 18g Carbs, 4g Fiber, 5g Sugar
From: The Sugar Solution Cookbook by Rodale Inc.
This is an omega-3-rich bowl of colorful soup! Peppers and tomatoes
give this soup a punch of color and nutrients.
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Total: 1 hr 15 min
4 tsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped
2 large red and/or yellow bell peppers, coarsely chopped
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3 oz Canadian bacon, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tsp chopped fresh thyme
3 cups chicken broth
12 oz new potatoes, cut into 1/2" chunks
1 (14 1/2 oz can) diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup dry white wine OR water
1 1/2 cups water
2 dozen littleneck clams, well scrubbed
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, celery,
bell peppers, and black pepper.
Stir well, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 12 to 14 minutes,
or until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the Canadian bacon, garlic, and thyme. Increase the heat to
medium-high and cook and stir for 5 minutes, or until all the juices
have evaporated.
Add the broth and potatoes, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat
to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes, or until the potatoes
are tender. Stir in the tomatoes and wine (if used), cover, and simmer
for 5 minutes longer. Remove from the heat.
In a covered medium skillet, bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Add the clams. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook, stirring
often, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the clams open.
With tongs, transfer the clams to a bowl, discarding those that don't
open. Line a fine-mesh strainer with dampened paper towels. Pour the
clam broth through the strainer into a glass measure, leaving any sand
behind. Add the broth to the soup. Reheat if necessary.
Remove the clams from their shells and chop coarsely. Add the clams to
the soup, reheat briefly, and ladle into bowls.
Servings: 6
Nutrition per Serving:
160 Calories, 46 Calories from Fat, 5g Total Fat, 1g Saturated Fat,
1g Polyunsaturated Fat, 3g Monounsaturated Fat, 9mg Cholesterol,
605mg Sodium, 646mg Potassium, 18g Total Carbs, 4g Dietary Fiber,
5g Sugars, 8g Protein
