Steamer Clams & Shrimp Soup

This cream-based soup will remind you of oyster stew, only made with clams and shrimp.

• Email Recipe
• Print Recipe
•        

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 tsp. whole black peppercorns
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 4 lbs. fresh clams
• 1 lbs. fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
• 1 cup half-and-half or light cream
• 1 lemon, quartered

Method

Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add chicken broth, water, garlic, parsley, green onions, peppercorns, bay leaf, red pepper flakes, and thyme. Bring to boiling. Add clams and shrimp. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Add wine; cook until clams open and shrimp are opaque. Remove stockpot from heat. Stir in half-and-half. Discard any unopened clams.

Notes: Serve with a light salad, a crusty loaf of sourdough bread, a bottle of Chardonnay or a hearty ale.

Number of servings: 4-6

Submitted By: Celestial Cook
View all recipes by this user