Sicilian-style clam soup

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
15½ ounce Canned stewed tomatoes
12 ounces Chopped clams (canned)
1 cup Water
¼ teaspoon Dried oregano
¼ teaspoon Dried basil
1 pinch Cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons Finely chopped parsley
½ teaspoon Garlic -- minced

Directions

1. Pour tomatoes into a medium saucepan and break them up into small pieces.

2. Stir in clams and their juice, then add the water, oregano, basil, and cayenne.

3. Bring soup to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer gently about 5 minutes.

4. Combine parsley and garlic. To serve, ladle soup into wide shallow soup bowls. At the table sprinkle parsley-garlic mixture over each serving.

Microwave Version:

Complete steps 1 and 2 as directed above, using a 2-quart bowl. Microwave on 70% power 5 minutes. Continue with step 4.

Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy File

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