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Leek and Potato Soup with Clams Recipe

Leek and Potato Soup with Clams Recipe

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Ingredients:

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28 (about 3 lb) littleneck clams , scrubbed
2 3/4 cups water
1 1/4 cups dry white wine
3 medium-large leeks (white and light green parts only), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
3 medium (about 3/4 lb) russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup heavy cream
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
additional water or cream as necessary
1 1/2 tbsp fresh minced chives or green onions

Directions:

To cook the clams, place them in a heavy large skillet. Cover with the water and wine. Bring to a boil, cover the skillet, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes, shaking the skillet occasionally. With tongs, remove the clams that have opened and place them on a tray. Recover and cook for up to 3 to 4 more minutes. Discard any clams that have not opened. Line a fine sieve with a dampened paper towel. Strain the cooking liquid through the sieve into a heavy large saucepan.
For the soup, add the leeks and potatoes to the saucepan with cooking liquid. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, for about 15 minutes. Add the cream. Coarsely mash the potatoes in the broth to thicken, using a mallet or potato masher. Season with salt and pepper. (This can be prepared ahead and cooled. Cover the clams and soup and set aside at cool room temperature for up to several hours.)
To serve, remove the clams from their shells and mince. Pour any liquid from the shells back into the soup through the sieve and discard the shells. Thin the soup with additional liquid if necessary. Bring to a boil, stirring over medium-high heat. Add minced clams. Ladle into 4 soup bowls. Sprinkle with chives. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	19962.83 Kcal (83580 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.56g	9%
Cholesterol	20.55mg	7%
Sodium	73.63mg	3%
Potassium	2057.56mg	44%
Total Carbs	83.47g	28%
Sugars	6.83g	27%
Dietary Fiber	8.17g	33%
Protein	11.87g	24%
Vitamin C	36mg	60%
Iron	4.8mg	26%
Calcium	134.3mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	520.7 Kcal (2180 kJ)
Calories from fat	1.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.15g	9%
Cholesterol	0.54mg	7%
Sodium	1.92mg	3%
Potassium	53.67mg	44%
Total Carbs	2.18g	28%
Sugars	0.18g	27%
Dietary Fiber	0.21g	33%
Protein	0.31g	24%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	60%
Iron	0.1mg	26%
Calcium	3.5mg	13%

* 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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