Brazilian Shellfish Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb clam, small, in shell
1 lb mussels , small, scrubbed &debearded
1 tbsp yellow cornmeal
2 cups water
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups onions, chopped
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 tbsp jalapeno pepper, minced seeded
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups tomatoes, peeled & chopped
2 tbsp fresh gingerroot, grated, peeled
2 tsp orange rind, grated
3 (8 oz) bottles clam juice
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled & deveined
2 tbsp green onions, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 (12 oz) can evaporated skim milk
3 tbsp coconuts, shredded
6 sprigs cilantro

Directions:

Instructions.
Place clams and mussels in a large bowl; cover with cold water. Sprinkle with cornmeal; let stand 30 minutes. Drain and rinse.
Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a large Dutch oven. Add clams and mussels; cover and cook 6 minutes or until shells open. Discard any unopened shells. Remove clams and mussels from pan; set aside. Discard cooking liquid.
Heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, bell peppers, jalapeno pepper, and garlic; saute 8 minutes. Add tomato, ginger, orange.
Rind, clam juice and tomato paste; coook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp; cook 5 minutes or until done. Remove from heat; stir in clams, mussels, green onions, and next 5 ingredients (green onions thru milk). Ladle soup into large.
Bowls; speinkle with coconut. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	234.22 Kcal (981 kJ)
Calories from fat	95.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.63g	16%
Cholesterol	22.93mg	8%
Sodium	719.14mg	30%
Potassium	588.2mg	13%
Total Carbs	29.87g	10%
Sugars	10.95g	44%
Dietary Fiber	4.14g	17%
Protein	6.16g	12%
Vitamin C	90.6mg	151%
Vitamin A	1.6mg	53%
Iron	27.7mg	154%
Calcium	67.3mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	56.75 Kcal (238 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.57g	16%
Cholesterol	5.56mg	8%
Sodium	174.26mg	30%
Potassium	142.53mg	13%
Total Carbs	7.24g	10%
Sugars	2.65g	44%
Dietary Fiber	1g	17%
Protein	1.49g	12%
Vitamin C	21.9mg	151%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	53%
Iron	6.7mg	154%
Calcium	16.3mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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