What you need: 12 servings
2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 large red onion chopped
4 celery staks chopped
1 Leek cleaned and chopped (stalk only)
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp pepper
2 tsp thyme (fresh or dried)
1 tsp corriander
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
5-6 red potatoes cleaned and chopped (skins left on)
2 carrots peeled and chopped
16 oz vegtable stock
16 oz clam juice
4 C fat free half and half
2 cans chopped canned clams
For garnish: 1 bunch green onions chopped, 4-5 cherry tomatoes sliced
What you’ll do:
In a large pot heat oil over medium
Add onion, celery, leek, garlic and all spices
Cook until soft about 10 minutes
Add potatoes, carrots, stock and clam juice
Bring to a boil, reduce, cover and simmer 20 minutes
Add half and half and clams
Using an emersion blender, blend (I leave a few chunks in mine)
Taste, add more salt if wanted
Top with green oinion and tomatoes
Enjoy!!
Kacey Tess 